Although Yuki Tsunoda appreciates Zak Brown’s vote of confidence, he concedes it’s up to Red Bull what comes next, amidst strong reports he could be in the RB21 at the next race in Japan. PlanetF1.com understands from sources close to the situation that the speculation Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson at Suzuka is likely accurate,

This has prompted rivals to openly question Red Bull’s decision-making, with Zak Brown calling out the Milton Keynes-based team. “ [Yuki] is probably the guy who should be in the Red Bull, looking at how he did. But they seem to be making some weird driving decisions,” Brown said to Sky Germany.

Liam Lawson has said he "couldn't care less" what Zak Brown thinks after the McLaren CEO suggested Red Bull should have promoted Yuki Tsunoda instead of him this year.