Yuki Tsunoda will not return to Red Bull Racing after the current season, as GPblog was able to report this Tuesday after talks with various sources. The dilemma Helmut Marko faces now is: Who will accompany Max Verstappen in 2026?

He is the latest in a long line of Red Bull second-seat victims, following in the footsteps of Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon, Sergio Perez and his predecessor, Liam Lawson. According to a GPblog report, the decision has already been made to terminate Tsunoda’s contract at the end of the season, although he will remain in place until then.

Amidst the barrage of Max Verstappen to Mercedes headlines, one key aspect has been ignored - the impact on Red Bull and Racing Bulls.