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Tsunoda at Red Bull: The opportunity of a lifetime or a poisoned chalice?

Replacing Liam Lawson at Red Bull from the Japanese Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda finds himself at a crossroads: will he manage to assert himself against Max Verstappen or will he be devoured by the Dutch lion?

Published 27/03/2025 à 11:02

Valentin GLO

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Tsunoda at Red Bull: The opportunity of a lifetime or a poisoned chalice?

Yuki Tsunoda driving Red Bull in Abu Dhabi - Photo: Xavi Bonilla / DPPI

Two small Grand Prix and then gone. This is the fate suffered by Liam Lawson at Red Bull. In great difficulty in Australia then in China, The New Zealander was informed of the end of his adventure with the Austrian team on Thursday morning, March 27th.. It will be replaced by Yuki tsunoda from the Japanese Grand Prix, scheduled for April 6 at Suzuka. The staff has finally decided

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

28/03/2025 at 04:19 a.m.

At least, Tsunhonda will not beat Lawson's current record released after 2 Grand Prix because he will finish the 2025 season: - Red Bull can indeed destroy it because it is no longer in the cans fold in 2026 - Red Bull no longer has any other driver ready to jump into the second RB21 (Hadjar too rookie and Lindblad even less) - Brille A Tort does not plan to sacrifice its Colapinto at Red Bull either It definitely doesn't go down like elsewhere with energy cans So the end of the F1 journey announced for Tsunoda!

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vincent moyet

27/03/2025 at 02:48 a.m.

Many observers thought that the direct jump to RB was premature for Lawson. Oddly, Tsunoda, described as "not mentally strong enough" by Horner, becomes acceptable when he is the only one left. In any case, RB's management through pressure and the threat of the door shows its ineffectiveness. An F1 team is not a McDonald's and a driver must feel confident and supported to perform. Incidentally, Lawson's disappointment shows implicitly to what extent two drivers like Piastri and Antonelli did not need a learning period to immediately deliver solid races and bring back good results. It should be noted that the environment at McLaren and Mercedes is very different...

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