Tsunoda replaces Lawson at Red Bull from the Japanese Grand Prix

Following a difficult opening period to the season for Liam Lawson, Oracle Red Bull Racing have made the decision that from the 2025 Japan GP, Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Liam will drive for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls.

Red Bull are in the unique position of having four seats on the Formula One grid, across Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls. And as such, the Milton Keynes-based team have made the decision to exercise a driver rotation, that will see Yuki Tsunoda partner current and four-time World Champion, Max Verstappen.

Commenting on the decision, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner concluded: "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.

"We came into the 2025 season, with two ambitions, to retain the World Drivers' Championship and to reclaim the World Constructors' title and this is a purely sporting decision. We acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done with the RB21 and Yuki’s experience will prove highly beneficial in helping to develop the current car.

"We welcome him to the Team and are looking forward to seeing him behind the wheel of the RB21. We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam and together, we see that after such a difficult start, it makes sense to act quickly so Liam can gain experience, as he continues his F1 career with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, an environment and a Team he knows very well.”