F1 fans tell Yuki Tsunoda to accept that his comeback is ‘never going to happen’

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Yuki Tsunoda is eyeing a return to Formula 1 after losing his Red Bull seat this year, but fans don’t see a way back for the Japanese driver.

Tsunoda has been working hard to return to a driver’s seat this year, currently working as Red Bull’s reserve driver.

As things stand, Tsunoda is targeting a return to the grid in 2027, hoping to replace any driver who loses their seat during or at the end of this season.

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Red Bull have not closed the door on Tsunoda yet, as he revealed in a recent interview. But as things stand, he’s unlikely to earn his seat back.

Despite this, Yuki Tsunoda has remained determined to fight for his place in Formula 1. But fans think he is wasting his time pursuing this dream.

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F1 fans urge Yuki Tsunoda to move on from Formula 1 after ‘fitting’ career

Yuki Tsunoda’s recent interview with Formula 1’s website has garnered a lot of interesting reactions from fans of the sport, especially on Reddit.

Many fans believe Tsunoda has hit his career apex in the sport and should look for other opportunities, as he no longer has the tools to compete at the top level again.

One fan simply wrote, “Three top-6 finishes in four seasons are hard to call ’a good run.’” While another fan claimed, “Yeah, gonna be honest, he had more than enough chances to prove his worth already.”

A third fan predicted a similar outcome, noting, “Yeah, it ain’t happening. I can see him being Red Bull ambassador maximum for next year, and he’ll move on.”

“I know he’s really liked with most F1 fans, but I feel like a lot of people baby him instead of pushing him to improve like they would with others,” remarked a fourth fan frustrated with Tsunoda’s fan support.

A fifth fan went further, saying, “I like Yuki, but I don’t think he exactly lit up the sport. He had a career length fitting for his level.”

One concerned fan simply wrote, “Yuki should look for greener pastures in other series. There are too many talented, young drivers in the junior categories that are chomping at the bit for a spot and a shot. They will get it before Yuki.”

“It’s never going to happen. Sorry, Yuki, but you just aren’t good enough for any other team. No one else is going to sign you for a primary drivership,” finally wrote a concerned fan who wishes Tsunoda well.

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Yuki Tsunoda will struggle for new opportunities in Formula 1

Tsunoda is right to work towards a new opportunity in the sport if he feels he has a chance to continue his career.

However, he must be aware that he has a lot going against him. Tsunoda isn’t a young star who a team is going to want to take a chance on.

Nor is he a veteran who has shown he has the instincts and talent to adapt to the evolving landscape of Formula 1 upon his return.

Tsunoda’s best hope is Aston Martin, who have started the season really poorly and is set to bring in high-ranking figures who are familiar with him as a driver.

Perhaps Jonathan Wheatley, or even Christian Horner, might decide to give Tsunoda a chance if and when they join Aston Martin to try to address their issues.