Red Bull Tire Test a Crucial Opportunity for Tsunoda to Prove Worth - Horner

Red Bull Tire Test a Crucial Opportunity for Tsunoda to Prove Worth - Horner

By Michael Anderson

December 10, 2024 at 02:23 AM

Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Red Bull in the upcoming Abu Dhabi tire test, presenting him with a valuable opportunity to showcase his abilities amidst speculation about Sergio Perez's future with the team.

Man talking with racing driver

Man talking with racing driver

Christian Horner, Red Bull's team principal, confirms that both Tsunoda and Formula 2 racer Isack Hadjar will participate in testing sessions. Hadjar will handle the young driver test, while Tsunoda takes on tire testing duties in his first appearance driving a Red Bull car.

"Any time you sit in a Formula 1 car it's an opportunity to prove yourself," Horner told SiriusXM. Both Tsunoda and RB teammate Liam Lawson are being considered as potential replacements should Perez depart the team.

Perez has endured a challenging season, finishing eighth in the drivers' championship. Despite current uncertainties, Horner acknowledges Perez's significant contributions to Red Bull since 2021, including five victories and a second-place finish in last year's world championship.

"He's been a great team member," Horner reflects on Perez's tenure. "We'll reflect on what happened this year and how we move forward."

The upcoming tire test will serve as a crucial evaluation opportunity for Tsunoda as Red Bull considers its driver lineup for the future.

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