NEW DELHI: A Red Bull emergency meeting has been called after the Chinese Grand Prix. The team is considering a Liam Lawson replacement following his poor performances. Meanwhile, Lawson has launched a verbal attack on Yuki Tsunoda, his biggest rival for the seat.
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Teamโs Performance Concerns
Red Bull emergency meeting comes after a disappointing race.
- Verstappen finished fourth in China.
- McLaren and Mercedes are catching up.
- Red Bullโs dominance is at risk.
Helmut Marko admitted,
โWe are concerned about our current performance and need to address these issues promptly.โ
Liam Lawsonโs Struggles
Lawsonโs poor form has put him under pressure.
- No points in two races and a sprint.
- Poor qualifying results.
- Red Bullโs Constructorsโ battle is suffering.
The team is now considering drastic action.
Liam Lawson Attacks Yuki Tsunoda
Under fire, Lawson took a direct dig at Yuki Tsunoda, his biggest rival for the seat.
โIโve raced him [Yuki Tsunoda] for years, raced him in junior categories, and beat him โ and I did in F1 as well, so he can say whatever he wants.โ
But does his claim hold up?
- In junior categories, Lawson outperformed Tsunoda.
- 2019 EuroFormula Open: Lawson 2nd, Tsunoda 4th.
- 2020 Toyota Racing Series: Lawson runner-up, Tsunoda 4th.
- In F1, Tsunoda has dominated.
- Outqualified Lawson 10-1 as teammates.
- P9 in China qualifying vs. Lawsonโs P20.
Tsunodaโs 2025 season has been stronger.
- Australia GP: P5 in qualifying, P12 in the race.
- China Sprint: P8 in qualifying, P6 in the race.
Lawson, in contrast, has struggled.
- Australia GP: P18 in qualifying, DNF in the race.
- China GP: P20 in qualifying, P12 in the race.
Potential Driver Swap
A Liam Lawson replacement could happen soon.
- Tsunoda is ready to step in.
- A swap before the Japanese GP is likely.
Tsunoda said,
โI am 100% ready to replace Liam Lawson if Red Bull makes that decision.โ
Christian Horner added,
โWe are evaluating all information to make informed decisions regarding our driver lineup.โ
Implications for Max Verstappen
Red Bullโs struggles have raised concerns about Verstappenโs future.
- Mercedes is watching closely.
- Verstappen is contracted until 2028.
- He wants a competitive car.
A Red Bull emergency meeting could change everything. A Liam Lawson replacement seems imminent. His attack on Yuki Tsunoda may not be enough to save his seat.
