Overview

• Liam Lawson has been demoted to Racing Bulls after failing to score points in the first two races of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
• Yuki Tsunoda, previously with Racing Bulls, will partner Max Verstappen starting at the Japanese Grand Prix on April 6, 2025.
• Red Bull Racing made the decision as part of their strategy to reclaim the Constructors' Championship and to support Lawson's development in a less pressured environment.
• The RB21 car's narrow performance window has been cited as a key factor in Lawson's struggles, with the team hoping Tsunoda's experience will help improve the car.
• Red Bull continues its history of mid-season driver changes, emphasizing its high-performance expectations and focus on team success.