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Red Bull’s Driver Swap Fiasco: Will Tsunoda Solve the Verstappen Dilemma?

David Castro by David Castro
March 29, 2025
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Yuki Tsunoda Opens Up on Red Bull Decision: Not a Performance Issue

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503140046 // Usage for editorial use only //

“Red Bull’s Driver Swap Scandal: A Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound!”

The notorious Red Bull F1 team finds itself under the microscope once again, with a controversial driver switch failing to address the glaring issue of the team’s flagship vehicle, the RB21, being a one-man show. The shocking revelation comes from ex-F1 driver Christian Danner, who boldly calls out the energy drink-backed outfit to reevaluate its vehicle rather than running a revolving door of drivers.

Red Bull has replaced Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen’s sidekick, starting from the next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson, who was expected to be the rock for Verstappen in his pursuit of a fifth straight World Championship and help the team reclaim the Constructors’ title, found himself struggling with the RB21’s handling. This resulted in a disappointing performance at the recent Chinese Grand Prix, which led to his demotion to the Racing Bulls junior team after a mere two races in the F1 2025 season.

Danner, a veteran of 36 F1 starts, contends that this latest attempt to fill the shoes of Verstappen will be as fruitless as previous efforts with Tsunoda. He suggests the real issue is the RB21’s unique driving demands that only Verstappen seems to have mastered, comparing the situation to Michael Schumacher’s reign at Benetton in the mid-90s. Danner suggests the team should consider creating a more rounded car, one that could elevate the performance level of Verstappen’s teammate.

The former F1 driver further elucidates the issue, explaining Verstappen’s need for a car that is active and aggressive on the front axle, a demand that has left his teammates struggling. He likens this to the experiences of Gerhard Berger and Johnny Herbert, who found Schumacher’s Benetton undriveable. The team now faces a critical decision: do they continue tailoring the car to Verstappen’s unique demands or do they create a more balanced vehicle that benefits both drivers?

Further fueling the controversy, Danner suggests that Tsunoda himself might be having second thoughts about stepping into the RB21. He foresees Tsunoda facing the same hurdles as Lawson and previous drivers. He emphasizes that the issue lies not with the drivers but with the car and its demanding driving style, presenting a political problem for team leaders Christian Horner and Helmut Marko. Danner advocates for a change in car design that can be handled by top juniors, assuring that Verstappen would continue to excel even with a different vehicle.

The Red Bull saga serves as a stark reminder of the ruthless nature of Formula 1 racing, where young drivers’ careers and futures can be trifled with. The question remains: Will Red Bull heed Danner’s advice, or continue down the path of ‘Verstappen or bust’? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-octane drama!

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