2 w. ago George Russell demands F1 change as Japanese Grand Prix raises major issue

The Japanese Grand Prix was a low-key affair with low tyre degradation on the resurfaced Suzuka circuit forcing little need for management and, as a result, few opportunities to overtake

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2 w. ago Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GPLewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’Max Verstappen has intimated he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked their driver Liam Lawson after just two races and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team Racing Bulls, speaking in the buildup to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.Red Bull dropped Lawson with a shocking speed after he underperformed in his first two races for the team, a bluntly emphatic act even by F1 standards. In the immediate aftermath the former driver Giedo van der Garde described Red Bull’s treatment of the 23-year-old as “closer to bullying or a panic move” and that they “gave Liam two races only to crush his spirit” in a post on Instagram, which was liked by Verstappen. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Red Bull confirm another major change for Japanese GP after Liam Lawson driver swap

Liam Lawseon has been sacked by Red Bull after just two races, and the Formula 1 team have a second change in store for Suzuka along with their debut for Yuki Tsunoda

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3 w. ago Red Bull reveal how long Yuki Tsunoda will have to impress after Liam Lawson driver swap

Yuki Tsunoda is the latest driver tasked with being Max Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull Racing after Liam Lawson was removed from the seat after only two races

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3 w. ago Liam Lawson speaks out with emotional statement after shock Red Bull sacking mid season

Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has been sacked by the team and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after a miserable start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, and has now spoken out on social media

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3 w. ago Verstappen makes feelings known after Red Bull drop Lawson for Tsunoda

Champion likes post describing change as ‘panic move’Rookie Lawson will go back to sister team RB for seasonMax Verstappen has indicated disquiet and dismay with his Red Bull team after they confirmed they will replace their driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team RB.Lawson has been dropped for the season before this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after the New Zealander has completed just two races for the team, while Verstappen remains dissatisfied with the team’s performance and their failure to bring a competitive car to the new season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Red Bull confirm Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson swap in Christian Horner 'duty of care' claim

Red Bull have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix, as Christian Horner makes a ‘duty of care’ claim

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3 w. ago Christian Horner SACKS Liam Lawson as Red Bull's No 2 driver after just two races

JONATHAN MCEVOY: Yuki Tsunoda is promoted to drive in Lawson's place at the Japanese Grand Prix, his home race, a week on Sunday, alongside world champion Max Verstappen.

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3 w. ago Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull for Japan GP in unprecedented F1 driver swap

Lawson has been dropped after just two races with Tsunoda stepping up to be Max Verstappen’s teammate for his home race

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3 w. ago Red Bull 'turned down £16.7m offer' for Liam Lawson seat before F1 driver decision

Liam Lawson is set to be dropped by Red Bull and replaced with Yuki Tsunoda, with the Japanese driver's management having tried to make the switch happen last year

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3 w. ago Ruthless Red Bull drop rookie Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda after just two F1 races

Christian Horner says it is ‘purely a sporting decision’Liam Lawson will go back to sister team RB for seasonRed Bull have confirmed they will replace their driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda from their sister team, RB. Lawson has been dropped before next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after the New Zealander has completed just two races for the team.The decision to remove the 23-year-old, not the first time Red Bull have acted with such emphatic purpose towards an underperforming driver, was blunt even by the team’s previous standards and an indication that they demand the capability to compete for the Formula One constructors’ championship as a priority. Lawson will revert to race for RB for the rest of the season. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Red Bull confirm Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swap as Christian Horner issues statement

Yuki Tsunoda has replaced Liam Lawson at Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner has explained why he and Helmut Marko have opted to make a change just two rounds into the new Formula 1 season

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3 w. ago Red Bull set for Liam Lawson driver swap as Max Verstappen to get new team

Mirror Sport understands Red Bull are poised to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, with Lawson returning to sister squad after just two race weekends with the top team

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