Tsunoda eyes Singapore step after Baku breakthrough
Yuki Tsunoda arrives in Singapore buoyed by his strongest weekend since stepping up to partner Max Verstappen early in the season. Sixth place in Baku netted eight points—almost doubling his haul since April’s visit to Suzuka—and provided a platform he’s eager to build on at Marina Bay.
"Last time out was super positive for the team and me," he said. "It feels like I’m moving in a positive direction with the car, and the hard work we have all been putting in is paying off across the race weekend."
Singapore’s ultimate test—and why he enjoys it
"There’s so many things that come into play there: the humidity, the night race, the street circuit—it’s one of the biggest tests we have as drivers. But that’s what makes it fun, and I enjoy preparing for it and racing there."
Two sources of motivation
- Team push: Time at the factory and a detailed race debrief left Tsunoda energized by the scale of effort going into on‑track gains.
- Home support: A stop in Tokyo with Red Bull ahead of Singapore provided an extra emotional lift from Japanese fans.
Seat stakes for 2026
The longer‑term picture remains fluid. It is widely expected that Isack Hadjar is in contention for Tsunoda’s current seat for 2026, while a return to Racing Bulls is also a possibility. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad are likewise in the frame within the Red Bull pipeline. For now, Tsunoda’s focus is immediate: convert momentum into points on one of the calendar’s most demanding nights.
