Red Bull Evaluates Driver Change After Lawson's Struggles in 2025 F1 Start

Speculation grows over Yuki Tsunoda replacing Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull leadership weighs options.

Liam Lawson has faced significant challenges in the first two races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, including a crash in Australia and last-place qualifying in China.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has not ruled out a driver change, stating that discussions remain speculative and a decision is expected early this week.
Yuki Tsunoda, currently with Red Bull's junior team, has shown strong qualifying performances this season, increasing speculation about his promotion to the main team.
Red Bull's car design, tailored to Max Verstappen's driving style, has historically been difficult for other drivers to adapt to, compounding Lawson's struggles.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull's advisor, acknowledged Lawson's underperformance but emphasized that any decision on a driver change will be made calmly and thoughtfully.