Yuki Tsunoda is in danger of losing his Red Bull seat. And the shocking twist? A French driver might be ready to take his place!<\/p>\n
Three races, three missed chances. Tsunoda knows his future is getting darker as the season moves on. Rumors are intensifying about the Japanese driver\u2019s seat at Red Bull Racing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tsunoda struggling against the competition<\/p>\n For months now, Yuki Tsunoda has been struggling to convince the Red Bull bosses. His results have fallen short of expectations. Moreover, his lack of consistency has worried Helmut Marko. The latter has actually issued a clear ultimatum: if he doesn\u2019t start scoring regularly, he risks losing his seat at Red Bull.<\/p>\n The situation is even trickier with Liam Lawson<\/a> and Isack Hadjar both delivering strong performances. Hadjar, in particular, has impressed in his debut season. His ability to shine in a difficult car has become the talk of the paddock.<\/p>\n The Red Bull seat, a trap for Verstappen\u2019s teammates<\/p>\n For several seasons, this seat has seemed cursed. No driver has managed to hold onto it for long alongside Max Verstappen. From Gasly to P\u00e9rez, and even Albon, all eventually crumbled under the pressure. Now, Tsunoda seems to be heading down the same path.<\/p>\n Even with identical equipment, the Japanese driver remains too far off Verstappen\u2019s pace. At Zandvoort, the performance gap was once again glaring. Helmut Marko<\/a> is no longer hiding his frustration and insists that immediate improvement is essential.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Hadjar, the french option Red Bull loves<\/p>\n As Tsunoda struggles, Isack Hadjar, on the other hand, emerges as the ideal candidate for Red Bull\u2019s seat. The young French driver has already made waves in qualifying and looks like a genuine rising star. The team could give him a unique opportunity in Formula 1 by handing him the seat.<\/p>\n Still, some insiders believe it might be too soon. Laurent Mekies, the new key figure at Racing Bulls, could decide to hold off. His goal may be to protect Hadjar from premature exposure and buy Tsunoda just a bit more time.<\/p>\n A decision coming before the end of the season<\/p>\n