Yuki Tsunoda highlights 'ego' as light shed on Red Bull struggles

Yuki Tsunoda reflected on his challenging time with Red Bull, where he was unable to score points consistently and was ultimately dropped at the end of the 2025 season. He replaced Liam Lawson but struggled to adapt his driving style, which he attributes to his strong ego and reluctance to change. This led to his exit from the team, with Isack Hadjar taking his place.

After leaving Red Bull, Tsunoda joined Racing Bulls in 2026, where he found more competitive outings. He noted that his driving style resembled that of Max Verstappen, and while he learned from the world champion, he made mistakes by trying to replicate Verstappen's car setup. Tsunoda's experience highlights the difficulties of adapting to a new team and the impact of personal ego on performance.