Yuki Tsunoda Promoted to Red Bull Racing, Replacing Liam Lawson
Red Bull Racing makes a decisive lineup change after Lawson's struggles in the first two races of 2025, highlighting Tsunoda's strong start and growth as a driver.
- Red Bull Racing has announced Yuki Tsunoda's promotion to the main team, partnering with Max Verstappen for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
- The decision comes after Liam Lawson's underwhelming performance in the first two races of 2025, where he qualified 18th in Australia and 20th in China.
- Tsunoda has impressed with a strong start to the 2025 season, securing fifth and ninth-place qualifying positions in Australia and China, respectively.
- Lawson, who replaced Daniel Ricciardo in late 2024, will return to Racing Bulls, where he previously achieved two ninth-place finishes in six starts last season.
- This move underscores Red Bull's strategy of leveraging its junior driver program to maintain competitiveness and adapt to the challenges of the RB21 car dynamics.
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