Liam Lawson's Red Bull Struggles Intensify as Yuki Tsunoda Signals Readiness for Promotion

The rookie driver faces mounting pressure after a last-place qualifying in China, while strong performances from Tsunoda fuel speculation about a potential driver swap.

Liam Lawson has yet to advance past Q1 in any qualifying session this season, including a last-place finish in China for both the sprint and main race.
Lawson has admitted to struggling with the RB21's narrow performance window and acknowledged he is running out of time to adapt.
Yuki Tsunoda, currently driving for Racing Bulls, has delivered consistent top-10 finishes and publicly expressed his readiness to step into the Red Bull seat.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed dissatisfaction with Lawson's performance and hinted at the possibility of a driver change if results do not improve.
Red Bull's history of mid-season driver swaps, combined with Tsunoda's strong form, has intensified speculation about a potential lineup change ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.