- Red Bull is poised to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda after just two races in the 2025 F1 season.
- New Zealander Lawson's challenging start, including a crash and consistently low qualifying positions, is understood to have prompted the decision.
- Tsunoda, currently driving for Red Bull's sister team, Racing Bulls, is expected to take over for his home race in Japan.
- The official announcement is anticipated later this week, with Lawson likely moving to Racing Bulls.
- Red Bull team principal Christian Horner had hinted at a possible driver swap after the Chinese Grand Prix.
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