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Speaking to Motorsport.com ahead of the season finale, Yamamoto described his F1 opportunity as the “best time” but admitted it gave him a “conflict” as he was forced to shift his focus away from his efforts in the domestic series in the middle of the year. … [Read more...] about Yamamoto admits F1 run detracted from SF/SGT efforts

It also allowed both parties to evaluate Yamamoto's performance in a grand prix car, and the 31-year-old's impressive debut and his eligibility for a superlicence has made it possible for him to take on a role next season, although it is not clear if this would be for both Red Bull teams or something specific to Toro Rosso. … [Read more...] about Yamamoto could land Red Bull F1 role in 2020

Horner told Motorsport.com: "He is not a member of the Red Bull junior team. He was invited to drive the car [in Japan] and has done a very good job, but he is not a driver that is under consideration for the main team and the main purpose of Toro Rosso is to provide options for the seats at Red Bull. … [Read more...] about Yamamoto not “under consideration” for Red Bull F1 seat

Read Also: Leclerc would welcome Hamilton at Ferrari Verstappen: Red Bull's 2020 start key to my future Horner doubts F1's top drivers will move teams in 2021 However, he thinks that such a call would ultimately be down to the team management – and Mercedes could well decide that the box office attraction of pitting Hamilton and Verstappen together would outweigh any negatives of friction. … [Read more...] about Verstappen rules out partnering Leclerc at Ferrari

"If I drive in domestic races, Super Formula and SUPER GT, I want to win more titles," Yamamoto told Motorsport.com about his future plans. "But this year I drove a Formula 1 car and I got the feeling that world championship racing is really good. … [Read more...] about Yamamoto rules out representing Honda in “dangerous” IndyCar