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Yuki Tsunoda Prepares for Red Bull Debut at Japanese Grand Prix

The decision to replace Liam Lawson after two races has drawn criticism, while Tsunoda faces high expectations in a challenging car.

Max Verstappen is second in the drivers' championship standings through two races of the 2025 F1 season.
Formula One F1 - Red Bull Car Culture meet ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix - Tokyo, Japan - April 1, 2025 Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda poses infront of the car during the event REUTERS/Issei Kato
Lawson (right) has been moved to Racing Bulls from Red Bull after crashing out of the Australian Grand Prix before finishing 15th at the Chinese Grand Prix although he moved up to 12th following the disqualification of three drivers.

Overview

  • Yuki Tsunoda will make his Red Bull debut at Suzuka this weekend, stepping into the team's second seat alongside Max Verstappen.
  • Liam Lawson, demoted to Racing Bulls after failing to score points in the first two races, expressed surprise and disappointment at the abrupt decision.
  • Red Bull team principal Christian Horner cited Lawson's struggles with the RB21 car and engineer concerns as key reasons for the driver swap.
  • Max Verstappen has subtly criticized the decision, indicating that the team's performance issues stem more from the car than the drivers.
  • Tsunoda, racing in his home Grand Prix, acknowledged the pressure to support Verstappen and help improve the team's performance in a competitive season.