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 ...

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 was also not certain of his own long-term F1 future, suggesting he still has things to prove between now and 2026. “It’s a long time [away], three years.