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Liam Lawson was perplexed by Yuki Tsunoda’s apparent lack of pace after securing a fifth-place finish at F1’s Azerbaijan GP.
At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Liam Lawson playfully teased Yuki Tsunoda for his apparent lack of speed, finishing ahead of him in fifth place.
Although Lawson was abruptly let go from the team after just two races in 2025, Tsunoda, his replacement, also struggled to perform with the Red Bull Racing team.
Despite this, Tsunoda managed to secure a remarkable sixth place in the recent Baku race.
Lawson, now back with Racing Bulls, strategically overtook Tsunoda for fifth place during the race, citing surprise that Tsunoda didn’t catch up given his tire advantage.
Expressing his astonishment, Lawson mentioned his expectations of Tsunoda’s pace, especially compared to Max Verstappen’s strong performance in the same car.
