BREAKING Red Bull ‘to switch’ Liam Lawson after senior official assembly as alternative discovered

Red Bull have reportedly made the decision to axe driver Liam Lawson ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The 23-year-old driver joined team Red Bull ahead of the 2025 campaign but had a horrible start at the manufacturer.

The youngster crashed and failed to finish the season’s opening race – the Australian Grand Prix. His misfortune continued at the Chinese Grand Prix with a 16th place finish.

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