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Ruthless Red Bull Dump Liam Lawson For Yuki Tsunoda Ahead Of Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull said on Thursday that Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation and just two race weekends into the F1 season. Tsunoda will take over from the struggling New Zealander starting at his home Japanese Grand Prix next week at Suzuka, Red Bull said in a statement. The 24-year-old Tsunoda moves up from the RB team to partner four-time world champion Max Verstappen, with Lawson moving back down to RB, where he was last season. Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal, said: "It has been difficult to see Liam struggle with the RB21 at the first two races and as a result we have collectively taken the decision to make an early switch.

Red Bull replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after two races

Liam Lawson’s dramatic axing after just two races with Red Bull has been confirmed by the Formula One team.

Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP

LONDON : Yuki Tsunoda will race for Red Bull from his home Japanese Formula One Grand Prix next week with struggling New Zealander Liam Lawson demoted to sister team Racing Bulls in a straight swap.

Yuki Tsunoda To Replace Liam Lawson At Red Bull After Just Two Races: Reports

Yuki Tsunoda will partner world champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull's decision to sack struggling Liam Lawson after just two races, reports claimed Tuesday. The 24-year-old Tsunoda will be promoted from Red Bull's sister team RB for his home race at Suzuka on April 4-6, Dutch newspaper Telegraaf and French broadcaster Canal+ said. Red Bull were unavailable for comment when approached by AFP on Tuesday. New Zealander Lawson, 23, who was drafted in from RB in the winter to replace Sergio Perez, has endured a miserable start to the 2025 season.

McLaren boss Zak Brown: Christian Horner may be feeling ‘vulnerable’ at Red Bull

McLaren boss Zak Brown has claimed rival Christian Horner should be feeling “vulnerable” as Red Bull team principal.

Red Bull ready for development race over 2025, Horner says

SHANGHAI : Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said on Friday he was primed for a "development race" between Formula One's top teams ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, singling out McLaren's 2025 challenger as "the car to beat".

Verstappen surprised by Red Bull improvement in Australia

MELBOURNE : After struggling with setup issues through Australian Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car's performance on Saturday as the Formula One defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race.

Newey going back to the drawing board at Aston Martin

LONDON : Adrian Newey will be literally going back to the drawing board when Formula One's foremost designer starts work at Aston Martin on Monday.

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Ruthless Red Bull Dump Liam Lawson For Yuki Tsunoda Ahead Of Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after two races

Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP

Yuki Tsunoda To Replace Liam Lawson At Red Bull After Just Two Races: Reports

McLaren boss Zak Brown: Christian Horner may be feeling ‘vulnerable’ at Red Bull

Red Bull ready for development race over 2025, Horner says

Verstappen surprised by Red Bull improvement in Australia

Newey going back to the drawing board at Aston Martin