Red Bull's High-Stakes Driver Swap: Lawson Out, Tsunoda In

Red Bull made a swift change in its Formula 1 team, replacing Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races. Lawson struggled to score points, prompting the team to reassess. Tsunoda, now alongside champion Max Verstappen, is expected to enhance car development. Lawson joins Racing Bulls.

In a decisive move, Red Bull has replaced Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races into the season. The decision comes after Lawson's disappointing performance, where he failed to secure points and crashed at the Australian Grand Prix.

Tsunoda, who rises from Red Bull's Racing Bulls team, steps in alongside champion Max Verstappen. The switch highlights the cut-throat nature of F1 and Red Bull's urgency to correct course and improve car development with experienced Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Red Bull principal Christian Horner emphasized the need for this early transition, underlining Tsunoda's importance in reclaiming championship titles. Meanwhile, Lawson will gain more experience at Racing Bulls, a strategic move to safeguard his F1 future.

(With inputs from agencies.)