Red Bull Sack Kiwi Liam Lawson After Just Two F1 Races - Reports

Yuki Tsunoda will partner world champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull's decision to sack struggling Liam Lawson after just two races, reports claimed on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old Tsunoda will be promoted from Red Bull's sister team RB for his home race at Suzuka on 4-6 April, Dutch newspaper Telegraaf and French broadcaster Canal said.

Red Bull were unavailable for comment when approached by AFP on Tuesday.

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