Hiroki Tsunoda cited the crash at Imola as his solely remorse throughout his time with Pink Bull.
Tsunoda’s future in F1 is in jeopardy as he waits for Pink Bull to make a serious choice.
Crew principal Laurent Mequise has confirmed that Pink Bull will decide to make use of Tsunoda after this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Tsunoda is more likely to lose his Pink Bull seat to Isak Hajar.
Hajjar had an amazing rookie season, scoring his first F1 podium at Zandvoort.
Pink Bull nonetheless has two seats left within the Racing Bulls till 2026.
Liam Lawson has improved in current months and is a powerful candidate.
Within the different seat, Arvid Lindblad may make his F1 debut subsequent 12 months.
Lindblad has impressed in varied FP1 races for Pink Bull this 12 months, and has proven explosive tempo in F2 as properly.
Because of this, Tsunoda might not have the ability to drive in 2026.
Japanese drivers can not be part of Cadillac as Cadillac has contracts with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
Alpine continued to signal Franco Colapinto after Flavio Briatore remained dedicated to the French staff’s junior program.
Tsunoda could also be pressured to take up a reserve driver position at both Aston Martin or Haas.
Beginning subsequent 12 months, Aston Martin will associate with Honda and change into a works staff.
Toyota primarily has a technical partnership with Haas as considered one of its main sponsors.
Tsunoda’s Pink Bull remorse
Like his predecessor Lawson, Tsunoda has struggled to get near Max Verstappen.
Tsunoda confirmed explosive tempo, particularly when given comparable gear by way of upgrades.
Wanting again on his stint with Pink Bull, Tsunoda admitted that his first few months with the staff had been tough, with the Imola shunt placing him at an obstacle.
“No, I’ve no regrets, however possibly I can solely say concerning the Imola accident,” Tsunoda informed reporters.
“I believe that in all probability set me again fairly a bit, and I’m going to say that in future components, in order that’s it.
“I am pleased with my choice to Pink Bull. I am selecting the identical path now, precisely the identical. Sure, I believe it made me stronger. However the one factor I really feel is, okay, I did not make it. The massive mistake this 12 months was the Imola crash. Sure, that is it.”
