Red Bull shake-up – Tsunoda takes Lawson’s place – CSN News

Red Bull Racing has reportedly replaced Liam Lawson by Yuki Tsunoda in a controversial and sudden move after only two races.

The decision is still unofficial and comes as the team reshuffles their driver line-up in advance of the Japanese Grand Prix scheduled for April 6.

Ralf Schmacher, a Sky Sports pundit who broke the news about Daniel Ricciardo being sacked, has confirmed that Lawson’s time is up. Schumacher stated that Tsunoda would replace him. “It hasn’t been confirmed but this is how it looks.”

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Schumacher didn’t hold back in criticising the team’s handling of the situation, calling it ‘unbelievable’ and ‘destabilising.’ Tsunoda has been with Racing Bulls for four years, Red Bull’s sister-team. He will now join the senior squad in what could be an important moment in his life.

Lawson, promoted during the offseason now faces an uncertain career. New Zealander Lawson’s recent performance has drawn criticism. He qualified in the last row and had low finishes both in Australia as well as China.

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Red Bull’s decision to pay a reported £12 million to release Sergio Perez and bring in Lawson was a gamble that hasn’t paid off. Since Ricciardo’s departure from the sport in 2018, there hasn’t been another driver who can match Max Verstappen. Perez, Pierre Gasly Alex Albon and Lawson are all struggling.

Christian Horner, the team’s boss, has acknowledged that Lawson’s recent performance is worrying. Horner stated that Lawson had “a couple of tough weekends” and has all the media on him. “We will do everything we can to help him.”

Helmut Marko (head of driver development) hinted at the possibility of more changes by mentioning Isack Hadjar as a rising star.

Tsunoda promoted by Red Bull ahead of the home Grand Prix Japan

Tsunoda has been waiting a long time for this. The promotion of Tsunoda to Red Bull’s premier team, after being overlooked repeatedly, comes right in time for his career-defining race at home in Suzuka. All eyes will be on him to see if he can handle the pressure of driving the senior car.

Red Bull is under intense pressure to find a reliable partner, both from the public and performance gaps. Tsunoda’s ability to fill this role is yet to be determined, but the fans will not have to wait too long to learn.

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