BREAKING:Ferrari F1 Boss Comments on Red Bull’s Controversial Driver Ch…read more 

BREAKING:Ferrari F1 Boss Comments on Red Bull’s Controversial Driver Ch…read more

Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur has shared his thoughts on the recent driver swap at Red Bull, where Yuki Tsunoda has replaced Liam Lawson. Lawson, who had been with the team for just two races, was demoted back to Racing Bulls after a challenging start to his F1 season, failing to score points in both the Australian and Chinese Grand Prix and struggling in qualifying, not making it past Q1 in either race.

In an interview with L’Equipe, Vasseur was asked whether he felt two races was too soon for Red Bull to make such a drastic move. Vasseur chose not to pass judgment on the decision, explaining that it is difficult to fully understand the internal workings of another team. “Those are Red Bull’s decisions,” he said. “We don’t know the full picture or all the factors involved. There could be reasons behind it that only the team and the driver know, and sometimes even the driver himself might not be fully aware of them.” Vasseur made it clear that he prefers not to criticize others, adding, “I dislike when people judge what we do, so I won’t do it for others.”

Following his demotion, 23-year-old Lawson released an emotional statement on social media, acknowledging that the decision was tough but expressing his gratitude to Red Bull for the opportunity he had always dreamed of since his childhood.

Meanwhile, Tsunoda will step into Lawson’s place and will make his debut for Red Bull at next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Japanese driver, competing on home soil, will be under considerable pressure, especially as he faces the challenge of competing against Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen. Verstappen has publicly stated that the RB21 car is easier to drive compared to the car used by Red Bull’s sister team, AlphaTauri, putting additional pressure on Tsunoda. Despite the high expectations, reports suggest that Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has given Tsunoda more time to prove himself, potentially until the end of the season.

Tsunoda will aim to deliver a strong performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, hoping to secure a spot in the top ten and solidify his future with the team, while navigating the challenges that come with joining the dominant force in F1.