Red Bull evaluates Lawson's future amid Tsunoda swap rumors

Red Bull Racing is evaluating the future of driver Liam Lawson after his poor performances in the first two races of the season, particularly following a disappointing outing at the Chinese Grand Prix where he finished 15th. Team principal Christian Horner acknowledged the team's reliance on data to assess Lawson's performance, stating they have gathered significant information to analyze his struggles. Speculation has arisen that Lawson could be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, as Tsunoda has shown stronger performances with his sister team. Lawson's failure to score points and consistent difficulties have increased pressure on him, prompting discussions within Red Bull about their driver lineup. Horner has not confirmed any imminent changes but recognized that both performance and competitiveness in the Constructors' Championship would be factors in any decision. Despite the challenges, he expressed that Lawson still has potential that needs to be realized.