Crimson Bull System 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda has admitted he’s “nervous” about his future within the collection as a last announcement of the group’s 2026 driver line-up continues to be not forthcoming.
Crimson Bull is extensively anticipated to advertise standout Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar to the primary group subsequent yr as Max Verstappen’s new companion, with 18-year-old Arvid Lindblad set to be promoted to Racing Bulls. That call would go away both Tsunoda or Liam Lawson out within the chilly.
Crimson Bull initially vowed to make its choice by the tip of November, however it has since mentioned that its last name may now be delayed till Abu Dhabi, suggesting that maybe the organisation is not totally satisfied but about what it desires to do with its fourth F1 seat.
That uncertainty means Tsunoda is heading into the season closing triple-header of Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi with none affirmation of whether or not or not it will likely be his final for the foreseeable future.
“If I say I am not nervous, that will be a lie,” Tsunoda mentioned within the Las Vegas paddock .”It is only a comparable scenario as final yr and even two years in the past, so to be sincere, I bought used to it. That is a part of this System 1.
“The nice factor is I had expertise with that scenario a variety of instances. I do know what I’ve to do for the following few races. Ultimately, these choices I am unable to management, proper? So, what I can management is to offer the efficiency and provides my finest. That is what I get pleasure from, that is what I am right here for, so that is what I will do.”
“Clearly, I am certain there’s some little bit of nerves. It is there, exterior of racing particularly. However on the similar time, certainly one of my strengths is that when I’ve my helmet on, I simply overlook all the things and am in a position to get pleasure from this Vegas surroundings.”
Yuki Tsunoda, Crimson Bull Racing
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The easiest way Tsunoda can assist himself and the group is by placing some factors on the board in Las Vegas, as Mercedes’ robust Brazil weekend has seen it take a wholesome lead on Crimson Bull within the combat for second within the constructors’ championship.
“There’s nonetheless this hope. I will do as a lot as I can in that, whether or not it is serving to Max or the constructors’. Being as shut as potential to Max in qualifying might be the primary factor. That is what I’ve to do,” he mentioned.
“Mexico was clearly a race that we all know it might’ve been factors, with an attractive pit cease. In Brazil it was positively my fault that within the first lap I hit the entrance wing. However nonetheless, the tempo was good. Crucial factor is that the group is aware of it. It is higher than [if] the tempo will not be there in any respect. However I do know that I additionally must step up a little bit bit extra in qualifying.”
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