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Reigning world champion Max Verstappen will have a new teammate across the garage at Suzuka in Yuki Tsunoda, who steps up from Red Bull’s sister team, Racing Bulls.
From The New York Times
As Liam Lawson walked into the Formula One paddock at Suzuka Circuit, a heartfelt welcome from Racing Bulls awaited him.
From The New York Times
Lawson later said he was “surprised” by the demotion as the early move to shuffle the pack at Red Bull led to questions about the team’s decision-making.
From CNN
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A relationship that began in 2018 between Honda and Red Bull that produced multiple Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships will come to a close before Honda begins a new power unit partnership with Aston Martin.
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says he is in talks with Formula 1 teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early.
But following his sudden promotion to the senior Red Bull team last week, Yuki Tsunoda knows he has his long-awaited chance to write a new chapter in Japan’s F1 history. Resumin
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Team RB drivers Liam Lawson of New Zealand, left, with Isack Hadjar of France, speaks in front of their crew's video near their garage at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, April 3, 2025, ahead Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race.
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The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season has not been what Red Bull was hoping for. After two race weekends, the Bulls find themselves sitting third in the Constructors’ Championship standings, looking up at both Mercedes and McLaren.
Competitive action is underway at the Japanese Grand Prix and F1 stars are getting to grips with Suzuka Circuit during two free practice sessions today (Friday). Lando Norris was the early pace-setter, with George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completing the top four.
Lawson was dropped after a torrid first two races of the season in Australia and China, with Yuki Tsunoda picked to replace him. Lawson drops back down to the junior team, Racing Bulls, while Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Suzuka this weekend.
Oracle Red Bull Racing is set to celebrate its storied partnership with Honda at the 2025 Formula 1 Japan Grand Prix with a striking white and red tribute livery. Inspired by Honda ’s RA272 — the car that secured the marque’s first F1 victory in 1965 — the special design will feature on both RB21s at Suzuka.