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Liam Lawson was axed from Red Bull after just two races to be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda.
Liam Lawson has expressed relief at seeing Yuki Tsunoda struggle at Red Bull after Lawson himself was axed. Despite being promoted to replace Sergio Perez for the 2025 season, Lawson was sent back to Racing Bulls after just two rounds due to lack of experience at certain tracks. Tsunoda, who was hoped to score points for Red Bull, has only managed seven points in 10 races. Red Bull has faced challenges with the second seat alongside Max Verstappen, with several drivers being replaced mid-season. In Austria, Lawson scored more points in one race than Tsunoda had for Red Bull, hinting at his relief seeing Tsunoda’s struggles. Lawson mentioned the tough start at Red Bull but expressed pride in the team’s efforts to help him adapt to the new car.
