Honda is supposedly paying Red Bull more money to put Tsunoda in the #2 car. With Honda going to Aston Martin next year and this year being Tsunoda's last without a new contract, it's over with him in the Red Bull family regardless. He'd probably score a drive with another team if he does well in the dreaded #2 Red Bull seat, but probably wouldn't be looked at otherwise.

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Originally posted by P250UA5:

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Originally posted by smlsig:
If Yuki can keep his head down and not start whining he should do well. You have to think he realizes that this is his one shot at a top team and if he doesn’t perform and get up to speed quickly well…..

I saw one channel take a comment of: Could this end Yuki's career, if he doesn't perform at RBR?

Fair point. You don't really say 'no' to a shot at the top team, but if you aren't cutting it, will they 'demote' you back to your seat or just cut you loose?

For the extra $10 million Honda paid to get him in that seat before the Japanese GP, I'd think he's got the seat for the rest of the year