Wouter wrote: ↑11 Dec 2024, 22:48
Honda back Tsunoda in Red Bull driver talks
December 11, 2024
Jaden Diaz-Ndisang
It is no secret that Honda have been instrumental to Yuki Tsunoda’s path to Formula 1.
The Japanese manufacturer are the perhaps 24-year-old’s most consistent support, showing tremendous faith in his abilities.
Christian Horner ultimately has the final say on whether Tsunoda or Lawson are promoted.
Still, Honda’s outlook is still relevant, both internally and externally,
“Various discussions” over Tsunoda in the background
Honda Racing’s President, Koji Watanabe, has discussed Red Bull’s driver situation:
“I returned to Japan from Abu Dhabi yesterday afternoon,” as-web.jp quotes him as saying.
“And on Saturday, I had various discussions with Christian Horner about the drivers for next season and beyond.
“As I always say, the team has the right to decide on the driver – so our opinion is merely for reference.
“But from the HRC side, we believe that Tsunoda has the ability to be promoted to Red Bull and should be one of the candidates.
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https://lastwordonsports.com/motorsport ... ver-talks/
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Well, Honda/HRC/Watanabe were/still are not amused at all when they got the news from Horner Yuki didn't get the seat from Checo.
Original photo:
New photo on their Tweet when they knew Liam Lawson would get Perez's seat.
"A big thank you to Perez". They cut Horner from the photo.
And also Daniel Ricciardo deleted >320 photos from Horner from his IG after the announcement of Liam and he is still deleting!
https://www.instagram.com/danielricciardo/