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[Saba Sports News] Current F1 Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda recently discussed his future in a media interview. Against the backdrop of undecided driver seats within the Red Bull camp for the new season, he hinted at his attitude towards the future, admitting feeling nervous about the seat situation while also stating he would rely on track performance to seize opportunities. It is reported that the team’s core management favors rookie Isack Hadjar more. Furthermore, Red Bull’s termination of partnership with Honda, which previously supported him, has reduced his relevance within the team’s interests, though internal power shifts have left some room for variables. External competition is equally severe, with the rise of rookies like Hadjar further squeezing his survival space. If he leaves the team, his mediocre season performance makes it difficult to attract interest from mainstream teams. In our opinion, Red Bull delaying the driver lineup decision until the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix leaves a final window of opportunity for Tsunoda. The closing stages of the season become crucial for him to prove himself. If he can score points or help the team, he might turn the situation around; otherwise, his hopes of staying will be very slim.