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Ex-Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Red Bull made a mistake by choosing Liam Lawson over Yuki Tsunoda to partner with Max Verstappen next season.
After just six races with RB, Lawson was given the second seat at Red Bull for 2025, replacing Sergio Perez, who had a disappointing season with only six top-five finishes. Tsunoda impressively drove a contemporary Red Bull F1 car for the first time in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Despite Tsunoda’s efforts, Christian Horner chose Lawson to partner with the four-time World Champion. Steiner believes Tsunoda should have been given the opportunity to prove himself and questions why that chance was denied. Tsunoda is reported to be the reserve team driver for Red Bull in 2025, with his future relying on Lawson’s progress and competing against new teammate Isack Hadjar. His fifth year in the junior team raises questions about his potential role within the Red Bull family and the significance of the upcoming season for his F1 career.
