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Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at F1 Red Bull Racing

Japan's Yuki Tsunoda has been promoted to drive alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing. His first race will be on home soil at the F1 Grand Prix of Japan, starting on April 4 [File: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters]

Red Bull Racing says Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation just two race weekends into the F1 season.

Tsunoda will take over from the struggling New Zealander starting at his home Japanese Grand Prix next week at Suzuka, Red Bull said in a statement on Thursday.

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