Red Bull F1: Max Verstappen fight revelation made as RB star eyes stunning move

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Verstappen FIGHT revelation made as RB star eyes stunning move

Yuki Tsunoda has ambitions beyond Red Bull's second outfit

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 11 August 2024 00:00

One of Red Bull's current crop of drivers has declared that he is ready to fight Max Verstappen as he eyes a promotion.

The three-time world champion has been labeled a ‘team-mate killer’ at Red Bull, with Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon swiftly axed for failing to match Verstappen's speed.

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Sergio Perez has remained as the Dutchman's team-mate since 2021 but has come under fire for his poor performances this season.

The Mexican has earned 24 points in the past six races, and with McLaren closing in on Red Bull in the constructors’ championship, he was tipped to be replaced at the summer break.

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Red Bull have since confirmed that he would remain with the team, despite speculation he could be replaced by Racing Bulls driver Daniel Ricciardo.

Yuki Tsunoda believes he can take the fight to Max Verstappen

"That's why they extended my contract for next year, so it's pretty clear. I just have to keep performing, keep making them happy consistently, and hopefully, things will come naturally.

"I just keep focused on what I can do but obviously, I'm feeling ready to fight against higher positions and teams, and also fight against Max. But they have to decide."

Currently, Tsunoda is resigned to driving with RB next season, with himself contracted to the team, and Sergio Perez contracted to drive alongside Max Verstappen.

If Perez's struggles continue, however, impressive performances in the second half of 2024 will certainly do the Japanese star's chances of a promotion no harm whatsoever.

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