HRC President Koji Watanabe has addressed rumors surrounding Yuki Tsunoda's replacement during the F1 summer break.

Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe has revealed that he asked Red Bull for clarification on Yuki Tsunoda 's future with the F1 team at the British Grand Prix. Tsunoda joined Red Bull in March having ...

However, Watanabe is adamant that Honda won’t influence Tsunoda’s future at Red Bull in any way. “Our partnership with Red Bull will conclude this year, so we have no leverage to pressure ...

Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe has firmly dismissed speculation that Yuki Tsunoda could be dropped by Red Bull Racing.

Many doubt Tsunoda, 24, will stay with the Red Bull family post-2025, eyeing a Honda-backed move to Aston Martin, though the team insists Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are locked in for 2026.

Tsunoda could potentially look at a move to Honda’s future partner Aston Martin in 2026. However, it is unclear if the Silverstone-based team would have a spot for the 24-year-old.

The importance of having a Japanese driver as part of its F1 plans is unlikely to diminish for Honda in the coming years. So Tsunoda would surely be in the conversation for a future seat at the ...