F1 hasn't seen the last of Yuki Tsunoda.

At least that's the mindset for the Japanese driver, who lost his race seat to Isack Hadjar after Red Bull confirmed the move on Tuesday. That'll put Tsunoda on the sidelines for 2026 with all F1 seats taken for next season.

"Finding out I won't have a race seat in 2026 was incredibly tough, but I'm determined to work harder than ever ... (to) prove I deserve a place on the grid," Tsunoda said Wednesday in his first public statement since the announcement.

Arvid Lindblad, 18, will take Hadjar's spot at Red Bull's Racing Bulls sister squad. Tsunoda will assume a test and reserve role for Red Bull next year.

"Life's full of setbacks, and this is mine," Tsunoda said. "It's not going to deter me from being the best F1 driver I can be."

The 25-year-

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