A large majority of F1 fans do not believe Yuki Tsunoda has a chance of returning to a full-time seat during his career.
Tsunoda has spent the last five seasons racing in F1, with four of the seasons spent with Racing Bulls before he received a move to Red Bull early in 2025.
However, the dream move turned into a nightmare for the Japanese driver as like many before him, he was unable to extract pace from the car.
Tsunoda struggled for form alongside Max Verstappen and was soon linked with an exit from the Milton Keynes-based squad.
Prior to the final round of the season, Red Bull confirmed Tsunoda would shift to a reserve driver role in 2026, while Isack Hadjar was handed a promotion to the team.
RacingNews365 asked you, the fans, if you think Tsunoda will make a full-time return in the future.
Almost 70 per cent of respondents declared he would not, while just 20 per cent suggested he will be back for the 2027 season.
See the full poll results below!
Will Yuki Tsunoda ever make a full-time return to F1?
| Option | % |
|---|---|
| No - He will not be given a full-time F1 seat again | 69.96% |
| Yes - He will secure a seat on the grid for the 2027 season | 20.66% |
| Yes - He will be promoted back to a seat during the 2026 season | 9.36% |
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