Horner confirms post-season test for Tsunoda

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has revealed that RB driver Yuki Tsunoda will get the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Milton Keynes-based outfit's 2024 F1 car.

It has recently emerged that Red Bull's and RB's engine partner Honda has been pushing for a Red Bull F1 test for Yuki Tsunoda. The Japanese driver has already driven a former Red Bull F1 car, but it was a 'historic' machine during a demonstration run.

Speaking in Mexico City, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has revealed that Yuki Tsunoda will be given a test day with a current F1 car during the post-season Abu Dhabi tyre test.

"Well, Yuki, obviously, again, is a member of the junior team. It's something that we have discussed with Honda. We gave Yuki a run up the hill at Goodwood earlier the year, that was unexpected.

"And he was the first driver to drive a current Formula 1 car in an open-faced helmet and goggles. So he will test the car again at the test following the conclusion of the season. It's something that's been agreed for quite some time and it will again be good to give him a run and get the opportunity to work with Red Bull Racing engineers and see how he performs in a Red Bull Racing car."

Asked about Red Bull's current top two junior drivers, Arvid Lindblad and Isack Hadjar, Horner insisted that while the Milton Keynes-based squad is "excited' about their young drivers, they still need to show how talented they really are.

"Well, firstly, both the juniors are very impressive, Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad. Isack competing, as you say, for that Formula 2 championship and showing great promise this year.

"And when you see the quality of the F2 guys jumping in and delivering the way they are, I think it shows the level and the standard that's currently in the junior category. You know, Arvid is definitely a talent for the future. I think that he's got the right attitude. He's got the right approach and determination.

"And certainly what we've seen in some of his racing, Silverstone in particular this year, you know, he's a very talented driver. So only time will tell how good he is and how far he can go. But certainly he and Isack are both talents that we're quite excited about."