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Yuki Tsunoda will be Red Bull’s reserve driver in 2025 alongside competing for sister team Racing Bulls.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner emphasizes that the team’s main focus is on Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson, potentially limiting Yuki Tsunoda’s chances of promotion. Tsunoda has been appointed as Red Bull’s reserve driver for the upcoming season, a position that previously belonged to Lawson. Despite Tsunoda outperforming Lawson in the last six races of 2024, Lawson has been chosen to replace Sergio Perez in Red Bull’s lineup. Historically, young drivers have faced challenges when paired with Verstappen, indicating the pressure Lawson might face. Tsunoda’s experience as reserve driver leaves him as a potential replacement for Lawson if needed, although Horner has not yet considered such a move. Horner acknowledges Tsunoda’s talent and mentions keeping an eye on him and another young driver, Isack Hadjar. The emphasis for Lawson ahead of his debut race is to focus on maximizing his points-scoring potential without being overshadowed by Verstappen’s dominance in the team.
