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Rising Star Yuki Tsunoda Poised for Promotion at Red Bull Amid Lawson’s Struggles Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
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Rising Star Yuki Tsunoda Poised for Promotion at Red Bull Amid Lawson’s Struggles Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503220226 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Formula 1 rising star, Yuki Tsunoda, has once again captured the attention of motorsport fans worldwide with his stellar performance at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. With a confident P9 finish under his belt, Tsunoda is proving that he’s ready and willing to elevate his career at Red Bull.

The whispers of a potential promotion for Tsunoda are growing into a roar as the Japanese Grand Prix, an event of symbolic significance, draws near. Tsunoda, a driver backed by Honda, has been demonstrating a steady surge of improvement this season, bolstering his chances of securing a coveted seat in the Red Bull senior team.

When questioned about the possibility of joining the Red Bull team, Tsunoda responded with an affirmative “Japan? Yeah, 100%,” a comment that was met with raised eyebrows and promptly followed by his PR team whisking him away.

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However, while Tsunoda shines, his counterpart at Red Bull, Liam Lawson, is contending with a series of struggles. Lawson’s move to Red Bull’s primary team in replacement of Sergio Perez seems to be under the microscope of doubt as he grapples with the infamously challenging RB21 car. Lawson gave voice to his struggles after a lackluster qualifying performance, expressing his frustration with the car’s limited performance window and his struggle to harness its potential.

Contrastingly, Tsunoda appears to have found the secret to unlocking competitive lap times, even with a slower, albeit more manageable, Racing Bulls car. The disparity between the two drivers was starkly evident during the qualifiers, with Tsunoda securing a position 11 places ahead of Lawson.

As the Japanese Grand Prix edges closer, the timing seems perfect for Tsunoda. The clamour for his promotion is intensifying, and the fact that he is supported by Honda, a key Red Bull partner, only serves to fan the flames of speculation.

Red Bull’s past record of instigating mid-season driver changes makes the situation even more intriguing. If Tsunoda is promoted ahead of his home race, it would be a PR coup, considering the visible performance gap between him and Lawson.

Despite his commendable performance, Tsunoda remains his own toughest critic. He shared his reflections on his performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, pointing out a slip-up at Turn 13 that cost him his lap. However, he commended his team’s efforts and acknowledged the significant progress they have made.

The ball is now in Red Bull’s court. With their lead driver, Max Verstappen, also wrestling with the RB21’s performance issues, there’s a growing sentiment that Lawson may not be the right fit for the team’s aspirations.

As the Japanese Grand Prix approaches, the motorsport world is abuzz with anticipation, eager to see if Yuki Tsunoda will land his dream promotion on home ground.

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