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Red Bull adviser reveals Max Verstappen’s view on Liam Lawson axing

Lawson was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the new F1 season

The Independent UK

Liam Lawson’s confidence was damaged says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko

Lawson has been dropped two races into the season.

The Independent UK

Marko: Promoting 'battered boxer' Lawson to Red Bull was a mistake

Red Bull's Helmut Marko has admitted handing Liam Lawson an early promotion to Red Bull in Formula 1 over Yuki Tsunoda was a mistake.

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The five factors behind Red Bull swapping Lawson and Tsunoda in F1 2025

It’s no secret that Red Bull is known for quick decisions when it comes to the driver market, but even by its standards, a change after just two race weekends is extreme. However, Red Bull has deemed it necessary to swap Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda.

Autosport

Why Red Bull must change its F1 young driver approach

Next up: Yuki Tsunoda.

Autosport

Lawson, Tsunoda or even Colapinto? Red Bull now has tough decisions to make

The second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen has long been considered one of the toughest roles in Formula 1. Still, speculation about a driver change after just two races is extreme, even by Red Bull standards.

Motorsport

Lawson, Tsunoda or even Colapinto? Why Red Bull has tough decisions to make

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Red Bull may swap Lawson and Tsunoda for next F1 race

Liam Lawson could be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda as early as the Japanese Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands.

Motorsport

Red Bull considers immediate swap of Lawson and Tsunoda for Japanese GP

Liam Lawson could be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda as early as the Japanese Grand Prix, Autosport understands.

Autosport

Marko on Lawson's struggles: 'A fast car is always difficult to drive'

Patience is a virtue, but who has got the time? Not Liam Lawson, who suffered another disastrous qualifying session in which he finished dead last in the Red Bull while team-mate Max Verstappen extracted fourth out of the difficult-to-handle Red Bull.

Motorsport

Marko on Lawson's struggles: "A fast car is always difficult to drive"

Patience is a virtue, but who has got the time? Not Liam Lawson, who suffered another disastrous qualifying session in which he finished last while team-mate Max Verstappen extracted fourth out of the difficult-to-handle Red Bull.

Autosport

What’s going wrong for Liam Lawson at Red Bull?

Red Bull is not a team in which to be struggling to unlock performance from a difficult car. Especially when your illustrious team-mate seems to be managing it.

Motorsport

What’s going wrong for Lawson at Red Bull

Red Bull is not a team in which to be struggling to unlock performance from a difficult car. Especially when your illustrious team-mate seems to be managing it.

Autosport

How Tsunoda already puts Lawson – and Red Bull – under pressure

It’s very early days. F1’s 2025 season has only just started. But making an impression in a Formula 1 paddock is somewhat similar to a date: the initial impact really matters. You screw the first few lines during a dinner at a restaurant, and it’s almost impossible to recover. You…

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How Tsunoda has already put Lawson and Red Bull under pressure

Autosport

Can F1 rivals hold off McLaren in China's sprint race?

Having dominated Formula 1 in Australia, the expectation was McLaren would at least be as quick on the resurfaced Shanghai International Circuit for round two. With China being a sprint weekend, Friday's sole practice pace was particularly difficult to read much into, with almost no meaningful long-run comparisons across teams.

Motorsport

Red Bull feared Verstappen wouldn't even make top six

Red Bull was worried it wouldn't make the front two rows for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint after woeful tyre wear in practice, says advisor Helmut Marko.

Autosport

Lawson puts F1 Chinese GP SQ1 elimination down to inability to cool tyres

Liam Lawson put his Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying woes down to an inability to cool his tyres enough for his final flying lap, leading to him propping up the rest of the Formula 1 field.

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Lawson explains F1 Chinese GP SQ1 elimination

Liam Lawson put his Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying woes down to an inability to cool his tyres enough for his final flying lap, leading to him propping up the rest of the Formula 1 field.

Motorsport

Hadjar on defusing Marko's "embarrassing" storm, Hamilton's compassion

Isack Hadjar says he has spoken to Red Bull's Helmut Marko after copping criticism for his tearful Australian Grand Prix exit, and reveals he has received further support from Lewis Hamilton.

Autosport

How Hadjar defused the Marko "embarrassing" storm

Isack Hadjar says he has spoken to Red Bull's Helmut Marko after copping criticism for his tearful Australian Grand Prix exit, and reveals he has received further support from Lewis Hamilton.

Autosport

Marko slams Hadjar's tearful Australian GP exit as "embarrassing"

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was left unimpressed by Isack Hadjar’s behaviour after the French driver burst into tears at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

"Embarrassing" – Marko blasts Hadjar's tears after Australian GP crash

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was left unimpressed by Isack Hadjar’s behavior after the French Formula 1 driver burst into tears at the Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Red Bull reveals F1 upgrade plan to catch McLaren

Red Bull is aiming to introduce upgrades within "three to five races" to cure its main deficit compared to McLaren, says team advisor Helmut Marko.

Autosport

Will Red Bull regret taking Lawson instead of Tsunoda for F1 2025?

Red Bull ‘rookie’ Liam Lawson will begin the 2025 Australian Grand Prix from 18th on the grid after being eliminated in the first segment of qualifying. Yuki Tsunoda – the man now parked in the Racing Bulls sister squad after being passed over for promotion in favour of Lawson –…

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