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Ex-F1 boss blames Red Bull for ignoring Yuki Tsunoda call

Former AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost has revealed he urged Red Bull to install Yuki Tsunoda alongside Max Verstappen for the 2025 season—advice the hierarchy ignored in favour of rookie Liam Lawson, only to reverse course weeks later. The Missed Opportunity Tost, who still consults for the organisation, recounted telling decision-makers: “Go with Yuki Tsunoda. He has the experience, he’s fast, he can do it.” He labels the choice to elevate Lawson “a wrong decision,” pointing to Tsunoda’s superior speed and three-year knowledge of Red Bull powertrains. Fallout and Reversal Lawson’s brief tenure yielded no points and mounting pressure, prompting Red Bull to recall Tsunoda after...
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