The Latest Breaking News from Christian Horner

Yuki Tsunoda becomes the latest driver elevated to the famous F1 Red Bull team to drive alongside Max Verstappen.

COMMENT: Red Bull have promoted their Japanese driver just two races into the new season at the expense of Liam Lawson – but as Kieran Jackson explains, the role of Max Verstappen’s teammate is the toughest spot in F1

A decision was taken in the aftermath of Sunday’s race by Red Bull to send Lawson back to Racing Bulls.

Liam Lawson set to be dropped by Red Bull in shock F1 move – with Yuki Tsunoda to replace him

Lawson has been dropped after just two races with Tsunoda stepping up to be Max Verstappen’s teammate for his home race

An official announcement is expected later this week.

The Kiwi driver is under pressure already this season after a poor first two races of 2025

Lawson endured a dismal weekend in China while Yuki Tsunoda impressed for sister team Racing Bulls

Oscar Piastri led a McLaren one-two from Lando Norris in the Chinese Grand Prix after an action-packed weekend where Lewis Hamilton won the first Saturday sprint of the season and then had a shock disqualification Sunday, along with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and Alpine's Pierre Gasly.