SUZUKA, Japan — Yuki Tsunoda finally has his promotion at Red Bull. That was difficult enough, elevated to the top team last week as Liam Lawson was demoted to Red Bull's No. 2 Formula 1 team — Racing Bulls — after failing to score points in the season's first two races.

Yuki Tsunoda has set high expectations for himself on his official Red Bull Racing debut. He is expecting to do better than those who came before him, especially at his home race. Tsunoda has been given the opportunity to step away from Racing Bulls and into Red Bull Racing.

Two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season Red Bull shocked the paddock, demoting Liam Lawson after picking him to replace Sergio Pérez. Lawson heads back to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda,