Helmut Marko gives update on when Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull F1 future will be decided

Helmut Marko has clarified when Crimson Bull will decide on their F1 driver line-up for subsequent 12 months.

The identification of Max Verstappen’s F1 teammate for 2026 remains to be unclear.

Liam Lawson was handed Sergio Perez’s seat, however was dropped by Crimson Bull after simply two races.

Yuki Tsunoda has struggled since getting his probability with the group, scoring only a handful of factors.

It’s possible Crimson Bull will make a change, significantly given Isack Hadjar’s spectacular kind this 12 months.

Hadjar is extensively considered F1’s rookie of the season, however whether or not he’s able to go up in opposition to Verstappen stays to be seen.

Marko confirmed {that a} resolution received’t be taken for at the least one other month.

Chatting with Sky Germany, Marko mentioned: “We’ve prolonged the choices, or fairly, the drivers have prolonged them with us.

“So, round September or October, we wish to have just a few extra races to watch, after which we’ll make the selections.”

Tsunoda on F1 future

Whereas Tsunoda has usually been disappointing since being promoted to Crimson Bull, he’s proven some enchancment in latest rounds.

This has been all the way down to Crimson Bull giving him the most recent improve package deal, that means he has equal tools. 

Talking about his future, Tsunoda mentioned: “Possibly Helmut’s pondering within the background [about sending me back to Racing Bulls]. I by no means know what he is pondering, to be trustworthy.

“However for now, I perceive he is in search of me to indicate the efficiency. I believe final two races, truly, like I mentioned, after I bought upgrades, there’s some recognition from that efficiency. Truly, there’s an enormous distinction earlier than that. And I believe that helps him and myself to present a bit extra time to see how this example evolves.

“I believe he supported me quite a bit. However clearly, he is additionally fairly an easy man. He is right here for the group and he needs to have factors as a lot as attainable. So, I have to carry out for positive.

“But when I perceive it appropriately, he is nonetheless ready a little bit of time to outline what’s good for Crimson Bull. And I believe let’s examine for Racing Bulls or no matter. They’re performing presently fairly effectively. And it is a group that I’ve been for a very long time. So, clearly, my important objective is to nonetheless follow Crimson Bull. However let’s examine.”