Red Bull Promotes Yuki Tsunoda to Partner Max Verstappen After Lawson's Struggles

The team makes an early-season driver change to bolster performance and pursue the Constructors' Championship.

Yuki Tsunoda has been promoted from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing, replacing Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate.
The decision follows Lawson's poor performance in the first two races of the 2025 season, including a crash in Melbourne and a last-place qualification in Shanghai.
Red Bull Racing aims to reclaim the Constructors' Championship after losing it to McLaren in 2024, prompting the swift adjustment.
Tsunoda, who was previously considered for the Red Bull seat, has shown significant progress and will debut in his new role at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Lawson has been reassigned to Racing Bulls to continue his development, with Red Bull emphasizing their commitment to nurturing his career.