Yuki Tsunoda’s efficiency in Method 1 this 12 months has been closely criticized, with eleventh Grand Prix starter Robert Dawnboss describing him because the “worst” second driver in Crimson Bull historical past.
Tsunoda failed to fulfill expectations after being promoted to Milton Keynes outfit from the third spherical of the season.
He instantly improved his authentic signed seat driver, Liam Lawson, however he now completes seven race weekends with out scoring one level.
His decline in type coincides with Crimson Bull’s personal efficiency hunch, making it troublesome for Japanese drivers to interrupt inside the high 10.
The Crimson Bull boss ensures that Tsunoda will stay in his seat till the top of the 12 months, however the judges have been working partnerships with Aston Martin, significantly in the case of whether or not or not he’ll stay within the lineup in 2026.
Robert Dawnboss
Doornbos is happy with how Tsunoda was beforehand carried with the Alphatauri/Racing Bulls, however he believes the 25-year-old has nothing to justify one other contract this 12 months.
“Yuki’s efficiency within the second seat is the worst efficiency ever within the workforce’s historical past. For the second driver,” Doornbos advised Motorsport.com Holland. “That is a really painful commentary.
“I feel Yuki is a superb man and I feel he is proven actually good issues in his lengthy Method One profession.
“However at Crimson Bull, what he is doing with that automotive is way from good. That is painful for the entire workforce. He does not deserve a seat in 2026. I feel he is realised himself.”
Regardless of the wrestle for the Horndas, Dawnboss believes Crimson Bull could be higher off deflecting assets to creating new automobiles and engine packages subsequent season, given the size of the 2026 regulatory overhaul.
“The unusual factor is, by 2026, you’ll naturally have a totally new automotive,” he mentioned. “So you’ll be able to say, ‘Let’s pair the drivers alone and focus purely on the automotive and engine and ensure they work effectively.’
“That is as a result of it makes a much bigger distinction than a driver, who may be two or thrice sooner than Yuki.
Ex-F1 driver warns towards early Isack Hadjar promotions
One of the spectacular newcomers on this 12 months’s grid is Racebull’s Isack Hadjar. He put collectively a collection of highly effective performances to look as the longer term star of the Power Drink Titan.
Nevertheless, Doornbos believes Hadjar must be given one other 12 months to hone his expertise at Faenza.
“Isack Hadjar is a brilliant gifted, mega-qualifying beast. They actually have a venture for the longer term,” mentioned the Dutchman who competed in three F1 races for Crimson Bull in 2006.
“However do not depart him with Max. Max eats all his teammates, so if Hadger can drive the Race Bulls this 12 months, I feel he is higher. Let’s do that.
