US EditionRed Bull makes up its mind: Liam’s out, Yuki’s in for Japan
- Reports surfaced on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, indicating that Yuki Tsunoda, age 24, would replace Liam Lawson in the Red Bull team, partnering with Max Verstappen at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix held at Suzuka from April 4-6.
- The decision to replace Lawson, a 23-year-old New Zealander, followed his difficult start to the 2025 season, where he struggled to score points and was knocked out in the first stage of qualifying for all three races.
- De Telegraaf and Canal+ reported the information, with speculation about Lawson's Red Bull future intensifying and his representatives reportedly unaware of the final decision made by Red Bull during a meeting held in Dubai on Tuesday.
- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged Lawson's struggles after the Chinese Grand Prix, stating, "I think Liam's had a tough couple of races, a tough weekend here," while also expressing more optimism about Tsunoda's performance and experience.
- Tsunoda, backed by Honda, Red Bull's engine supplier, has shown pace this season, scoring three points and finishing sixth in the Shanghai sprint, leading to the decision to promote him from RB, Red Bull's feeder team, while Lawson's struggles with the car and confidence contributed to his demotion.
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Red Bull announces Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson just two races into the season.
By Ben Morse, CNN Red Bull announced a driver change Thursday just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season. In a statement on its website, the team announced that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate. The two drivers will swap roles, with Lawson taking Tsunoda's place at Racing Bulls, Red Bull's development team. "It has been difficult watching Liam struggle with the RB21 in the first two races and as a result, we …
Red Bull dumps Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull said on Thursday that Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation after disappointing performances in the first two races of the F1 season. Tsunoda will take over from the New Zealander starting at his home Japanese Grand Prix next week at…
Tsunoda and Lawson both have plenty to prove after swap
LONDON : Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull Formula One seat swap with Liam Lawson leaves both with plenty to prove and still facing considerable career uncertainty.Tsunoda, in his fifth season and promoted from Racing Bulls on Thursday to partner four times world champion Max Verstappen from next week's Japanese r
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