PALMER: Why has Lawson struggled at Red Bull – and should they swap him for Tsunoda?


Liam Lawson’s Red Bull career hangs in the balance after just two Grand Prix weekends with the team, with reports suggesting the Red Bull hierarchy are already pondering whether to oust him in favour of Yuki Tsunoda as soon as the Japanese Grand Prix.
It’s been a very difficult start for Lawson in the opening double header of 2025, so let’s have a look at why he’s been struggling.

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