Switch to New Tab When Opening Link

Agreed; you’re not alone.

It seems to me that when one opens a new tab, the focus should shift to that tab. You mention that’s the way Firefox works. Brave (Muon) also offered this as an option. (Choices are great!)

This is a furrow that’s been previously plowed:

https://community.brave.com/t/open-link-in-new-tab-doesnt-open-the-tab/36900

and

Repeating my request: offer this as an option. Choices are great! There’s no one-size-fits-all.

Unfortunately, Brave doesn’t appear to be responsive to this request.