As Red Bull prepares to make a decision on their 2025 Formula 1 driver lineup, Yuki Tsunoda's recent performance has put him in the lead for a promotion to the senior team. Despite strong competition from his teammate Liam Lawson, Tsunoda impressed team staff with his feedback during a post-season test. With Sergio Perez's struggles in the RB20 machine, it seems likely that Tsunoda will be chosen to partner Max Verstappen in the upcoming season.
Red Bull has announced that Sergio Perez will no longer be racing for the team, leaving his seat next to world champion Max Verstappen open for the 2025 season. The team is currently deciding between Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda as Perez's replacement, with team principal Christian Horner stating that it will be a choice between the two drivers. Red Bull has yet to officially announce who will fill the seat, but Sky Sports has understood for several weeks that Lawson will be promoted from the junior team.
As Red Bull continues to evaluate their options for the 2025 Formula 1 season, Helmut Marko has praised young driver Liam Lawson for his toughness and adaptability. While Lawson may have been out-qualified by his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda, the Kiwi's potential to improve given his limited F1 experience has put him in serious contention for a promotion to Red Bull. Fans and critics alike can't wait to see how Lawson will fare in a full season on the F1 track.
McLaren's Lando Norris secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session, in which multiple crashes and red flags disrupted the session. The rain-soaked conditions provided a challenge for many drivers, including championship contender Max Verstappen, who will start in 17th due to a grid penalty. Meanwhile, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton failed to make it out of Q1 after struggling in the wet weather, and will start from the back of the grid.
During an interview with The Paddock Project, Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda was asked who he would choose to be stranded with on an island. To everyone's surprise, he chose his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo over his close friend Pierre Gasly. Tsunoda cited Ricciardo's jovial personality and their shared love for singing and wine as the reasons for his choice. Despite only spending a short time as teammates, Tsunoda credits Ricciardo for helping him become more composed both on and off the track.
In a rain-soaked and chaotic qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched pole position while Red Bull rival Max Verstappen only managed to qualify 17th. Verstappen's penalty for changing his engine means that he will start well outside of the top ten, while George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda will start on the front row alongside Norris. After the session was delayed due to heavy rain, Verstappen and his team were frustrated by the timing of the red flag after Lance Stroll's crash, which hindered their chances of a restart. The focus now shifts to the Grand Prix where Verstappen's commanding lead in the championship will be put to the test.
Up-and-coming Formula 1 driver, Liam Lawson, is given another chance to showcase his abilities in the RB team as he replaces Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 season. Despite only being confirmed to compete in six races, Red Bull expects Lawson to perform on par with his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda. Lawson's journey with Red Bull began as a replacement for Ricciardo in AlphaTauri in 2023, showing promising performances but was ultimately snubbed for a full-time seat. Now, with Ricciardo's departure, Lawson has the opportunity to prove himself as a worthy contender in the 2025 season.
After Red Bull Racing announced that Liam Lawson would replace Daniel Ricciardo for the remaining 2024 season, rumors started circulating about the Australian driver's retirement. However, F1 photojournalist Kym Illman hints at a surprise twist in Ricciardo's future, suggesting that he may not be done with the sport just yet. With the possibility of Lawson replacing Sergio Perez, or even Yuki Tsunoda, for the 2025 season, Ricciardo could make a comeback to F1 if he performs well. The uncertainty surrounding the team's decision and the potential for a reconsideration definitely makes for an intriguing story.
As the prestigious Wimbledon 2024 begins today at the All England Club in London, Indian players are all set to take the field in different categories. Sumit Nagal will be facing world No. 53 Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round while Rohan Bopanna will be in action with his doubles partner Matthew Ebden. N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also be competing in the men's doubles category, with tough opponents in their first-round matches. Catch all the excitement live on Star Sports Network or Disney+ Hotstar.
Max Verstappen dominated the Miami GP Sprint, beating Charles Leclerc to victory in a thrilling race. Lewis Hamilton's race was filled with incidents, ultimately resulting in a penalty. Despite challenges from Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo, Verstappen managed to stay ahead and secure the win. Hamilton's penalty allowed Yuki Tsunoda to secure the final point and Nico Hulkenberg to give Haas more points with a seventh-place finish.