Report: Honda Proposes Deal to Red Bull for Yuki Tsunoda’s F1 Future
Honda has made a significant proposal to Red Bull in hopes of retaining Yuki Tsunoda within the Formula 1 framework. This comes after Red Bull’s announcement that Tsunoda will not hold a race seat for the upcoming season. Isack Hadjar has been promoted to partner Max Verstappen, while Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will race for Red Bull’s sister team.
Honda’s Strategic Offer
Despite losing his racing position, Yuki Tsunoda will remain part of the Red Bull family as their test and reserve driver. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Honda has proposed a deal to Red Bull to retain Tsunoda as a full-time driver.
Details of the Proposal
- Honda has offered its F1 engines at a reduced rate for the next season.
- The goal is to convince Red Bull to give Tsunoda a race seat.
This proposal is particularly noteworthy because Honda is planning to switch to Aston Martin starting next season. In the meantime, Red Bull is set to develop its own powertrains with technical assistance from Ford.
Future of Red Bull and Tsunoda
From 2026, Red Bull will depend on its own power solutions. However, the team will still require Honda power units for testing their previous cars. While Red Bull declined Honda’s engine offer, they will benefit from a smaller discount on Honda engines to keep Tsunoda as a reserve and test driver.
This ongoing relationship highlights Red Bull’s commitment to Tsunoda and Honda’s strategic interests in the F1 landscape.
