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Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing drinks Champagne on the podium during the F1 Japanese GP

Verstappen proud of Red Bull and delighted for Honda after stunning F1 Japanese GP win

Chiara Martin6 hours ago6 hours ago012 mins

In a masterful display of driving that his race engineer called “perfection,” Max Verstappen claimed his fourth consecutive victory at the Suzuka Circuit in what marked the final F1 Japanese GP with Honda power for Red Bull Racing. Battling McLaren’s papaya army After securing an “unlikely pole” during Saturday’s qualifying session and despite concerns about…

Max Verstappen takes surprise pole position after the F1 Japanese GP Qualifying session

Horner: Verstappen taking pole position at F1 Japanese GP completely unexpected

Chiara Martin1 day ago1 day ago06 mins

In a qualifying session that defied recent form, Max Verstappen delivered what Red Bull team principal Christian Horner described as “one of his best laps in qualifying ever” to secure a surprise pole position for the 2025 F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka. Yuki Tsunoda will start P15. “Completely against the run of form” The four-time…

Yuki Tsunoda qualified P15 for Sunday's F1 Japanese GP as the new Red Bull Racing driver had a disappointing Q2 at his home race. A grid penalty for Carlos Sainz moves him up a spot.

Tsunoda outlines the difficulties with RB21 car after F1 Japanese GP qualifying

James O'Connor1 day ago1 day ago09 mins

Yuki Tsunoda qualified P15 for Sunday’s F1 Japanese GP as the new Red Bull Racing driver had a disappointing Q2 at his home race. A grid penalty for Carlos Sainz moves him up a spot. Throughout practice and in Q1, the 24-year-old kept Max Verstappen honest, although the Dutchman generally had a small advantage. F1…

Yuki Tsunoda gets ready for his Friday practice session for his new Red Bull team

Tsunoda on encouraging Friday at the F1 Japanese GP

Natalie Johnston2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda completes his first two sessions for Red Bull Racing at the driver’s home race, the F1 Japanese GP on Friday. Tsunoda joins the Red Bull team as a result of Liam Lawson’s demotion after just two races. Positive outing in FP1 Tsunoda logged 25 laps in the Red Bull car, debuting…

Liam Lawson in the Japanese Grand Prix paddock

Former Red Bull F1 juniors break silence on Liam Lawson demotion

Luke-John Buckle3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

Liam Lawson struggled immensely throughout the opening two rounds of the world championship alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, leading to Yuki Tsunoda getting an opportunity at the F1 Japanese GP. The New Zealander failed to start from the grid in both Australia, China, and the Sprint in Shanghai as Lawson lacked confidence alongside the…

SUZUKA, JAPAN - APRIL 03: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the garage during previews ahead of the F1 Japanese GP at Suzuka Circuit on April 03, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Mark Thompson)

Max Verstappen explains difficult RB21 car characteristics ahead of F1 Japanese GP

Rohit Bhaskar3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

The dominant force since the start of F1’s ground-effect era, Red Bull, have found themself playing catch-up to McLaren, who now boast the fastest car on the grid. After half a season plagued by balance issues, simulation miscorrelation, and an overly sensitive aerodynamic package, Max Verstappen shed light on the team’s ongoing development struggles of…

Yuki Tsunoda with Red Bull Racing in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan, on April 2nd 2025.

Tsunoda thought Red Bull F1 promotion chances over after Lawson got nod for 2025

Aslıhan Alp4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

With the arrival of the 2025 F1 Japanese GP week, Yuki Tsunoda is finally wearing the long-awaited Red Bull Racing suit. In his fifth campaign in Formula 1, Tsunoda is getting ready to make his Red Bull senior team debut in his home Grand Prix, after replacing Liam Lawson, who experienced two difficult opening races…

Yuki Tsnuoda prepares for upcoming Japanese GP with Red Bull Racing

Tsunoda aims for podium at F1 Japanese GP following Red Bull promotion

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Yuki Tsunoda has set his sights on a podium finish at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix after securing a surprise promotion to Red Bull for the remainder of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Ahead of the Japanese GP, the Japanese driver acknowledged the immense challenge ahead but embraced the pressure of making his debut for…

The Liam Lawson–Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull F1 seat swap: A desperate move done too late.

The Lawson–Tsunoda Red Bull F1 swap: A desperate move done too late

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah1 week ago1 week ago021 mins

On 27 March 2025, Red Bull announced a shocking decision that polarised the F1 community. Starting from the Japanese GP onwards, Yuki Tsunoda will take the second Red Bull seat with Liam Lawson taking the former’s post in Racing Bulls. The decision to swap the drivers was based on Lawson’s poor start to his first…

Red Bull Advisor Helmut Marko and Liam Lawson

Helmut Marko on why they did not let Liam Lawson race for Red Bull F1 at Suzuka

Rebecca Malitz1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko details the key factors that led to Liam Lawson’s demotion to sister team Racing Bulls ahead of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson will be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda. The decision comes after Lawson’s difficult start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, as the young New…