Red Bull to Replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda Starting at Japanese Grand Prix

The decision, made after Lawson's struggles in the first two races, highlights Red Bull's high-pressure environment and Honda's influence in driver selection.

Liam Lawson will be demoted to Racing Bulls after failing to score points and qualifying last in both the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix.
Yuki Tsunoda, backed by Honda and showing stronger form with Racing Bulls, will step up to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for his home race in Suzuka.
The decision was reportedly made during a meeting of senior Red Bull figures in Dubai on March 25, with an official announcement expected within 48 hours.
Red Bull's RB21 car has been described as challenging to drive, compounding Lawson's struggles and raising concerns about the team's car development.
This move continues Red Bull's history of mid-season driver swaps, with internal team tensions and performance pressures playing a significant role.