Max Verstappen’s new teammate, who makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Japan this weekend, speaks to Kieran Jackson about the moment which shifted his F1 career trajectory

Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson as the second driver for Red Bull alongside Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix 2025.

It was only a few months ago that Yuki Tsunoda missed out on a Red Bull contract. At the time, the decision to put Lawson alongside Verstappen seemed hugely damaging for Tsunoda’s career – given the lack of available seats for 2026.

The way Yuki Tsunoda frequently expressed himself over the team radio is said to have been a contributing factor to Red Bull Racing initially promoting Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate. But since being promoted to Red Bull in place of Lawson after only two races,

Yuki Tsunoda has secured a coveted seat at Red Bull after addressing his temper issues with the help of a psychologist. His openness on mental health has earned him support from fans. Tsunoda will debut for Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix,

After two rounds into the 2025 Formula One season, Red Bull Racing have announced that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson from the Japanese GP onwards. The driver has set his sights on a clear goal next weekend. This week, it was confirmed that Max ...