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Marko: Tsunoda's promotion before home Japanese GP purely a 'coincidence'
For Honda, Yuki Tsunoda’s promotion to Red Bull Racing is a major milestone. At the Japanese Grand Prix, a homegrown driver is making his debut for a top team powered by a Japanese engine. However, Red Bull insists that the timing of Tsunoda’s first race in the RB21 at Suzuka is purely coincidental.
F1 Today | Tsunoda won't find RB21 'tricky' and Japanese GP livery teased
The final day of the first non-race week of the 2025 season is coming to an end. From tomorrow, F1 fans can start looking forward to the third round of the season, the Japanese Grand Prix at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. Yuki Tsunoda isn't feeling too nervous heading into his Red Bull debut, GPblog analyses Mercedes front wing flexing, and Red Bull's supposed special livery for engine supplier Honda's home race has been teased once again with a team kit sneak peek. See all the news from the calm before the storm of race week below.
Could this be why Red Bull want Tsunoda? 'Clears path for Lindblad'
Yuki Tsunoda's tenure at Red Bull Racing could be the perfect opportunity for Red Bull Racing to put Arvid Lindblad in the car, thinks former F1 driver, Juan Pablo Montoya. There's a caveat, though, that could make the situation backfire on the Austrian team, and the Japanese driver holds the key.
Photo: This is how the Red Bull team kit will look in Japan?
The Japanese Grand Prix will be a special event for Red Bull Racing. After years of having a Honda engine, this will be the final time they will run with those power units at Suzuka. The team have already hinted at a special livery, and the first picture of their team kit has also surfaced.
Red Bull debunks rumours of two fan favourites rumoured to take seat
As soon as rumours surfaced about Liam Lawson’s potential replacement, Argentine media quickly speculated that Franco Colapinto was in talks with Red Bull Racing to become Max Verstappen’s teammate. However, GPblog had already debunked this claim, and Tsunoda’s promotion further confirmed it. Now, Helmut Marko himself has stated that Colapinto was never considered for the seat. Former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo was also never in the running, despite some eager fans hoping for his return.
Vettel soberingly honest after telling Verstappen: 'You're better than me'
Sebastian Vettel has revealed that he spoke with Max Verstappen before the Dutchman took his winning record, telling Verstappen he is 'better' than him. The German, who won four world titles with Red Bull, believes that Max Verstappen will add more championships to his tally. At just 27 years old, Verstappen has already cemented his place among the sport's greats—how many more titles could be in his future?
Does this constitute proof that Verstappen is better than Senna and Schumacher?
It is the chicken and the egg story of Formula 1. The gap between Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson was immense during their first and only two Grands Prix together at Red Bull. Was that real gap really entirely due to Lawson's inability to handle the RB21 or is Verstappen otherworldly?
Webber brands Perez a 'magician' after Lawson's tough Red Bull tenure
When Liam Lawson arrives in Suzuka next week, he will no longer be stepping into the Red Bull Racing garage. After being sidelined in favour of Yuki Tsunoda, the New Zealander now faces the challenge of proving himself at sister team Racing Bulls. Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber believes that Lawson’s best approach is to stay calm if he wants to revive his Formula 1 career.
F1 Tech | How front wing flexing is improving the W16's performance
The start of the season for Mercedes has been quite encouraging, as they showed off to be the second fastest team behind McLaren, on level terms with Max Verstappen and in front of Ferrari. The W16 is definitely a step forward compared to last year’s car, but still shows some weaknesses that can affect performance in specific conditions. Let’s try to explain why.
F1 Today | Horner and Marko at risk in Red Bull
Red Bull Racing's top brass, Christian Horner and Helmut Marko, are at risk at the Austrian team, GPblog has learned. Furthermore, should Red Bill fail to keep Max Verstappen in its ranks, the 81 year old chief advisor would consider that a good reason to leave F1.
Williams team boss Vowles puts rumours to bed: 'Everything is the same'
Carlos Sainz did not have the best of starts to his first season with Williams. The Spanias spun off the track in Australia early on, then eventually finished in P10 in Shanghai after three disqualifications. Team principal James Vowles has however explained there is no difference between the cars of Alex Albon and Sainz.
Verstappen disadvantaged: 'Huge loss compared to McLaren'
Jan Lammers also watched as McLaren clinched the win at the first two Grand Prix weekends of the season. Red Bull Racing - especially in China - followed behind. Will Max Verstappen's team be able to catch up to the papaya outift? For now, Lammers sees a big advantage for McLaren over Verstappen and the rest of their pursuers.
Revealed: This is why Verstappen still saw a future for Lawson at Red Bull
GPblog reported last week that Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull Racing's decision to sideline Liam Lawson, which Helmut Marko then confirmed. Meanwhile, the Austrian also revealed what Verstappen's plea was to hold on to the New Zealander for longer, since he'd only driven two Grands Prix for the team.
Marko clear on Verstappen's future: 'Max's departure a good reason to quit'
While the rumours about Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull Racing persist, with Mercedes or Aston Martin named as possible destinations, top advisor Helmut Marko underlined they are doing everything to keep the defending world champion on board.
Red Bull's confusing policy proven in one statement by Marko
The expression, nothing changes like the weather, could, in a way, apply to Red Bull Racing. What is the absolute truth for the Austrian team one day can be the opposite the next. There is no longer any measure for Red Bull's actions and beliefs.
Villeneuve sees Lawson 'set himself up' with his attitude at Red Bull
Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve usually does not mince his words about F1 drivers, and that was also the case about Liam Lawson as well. According to the Canadian, the driver's attitude was also the cause the Austrian swapping their drivers.
McLaren not developing to Norris' taste helped them to become contenders?
While Lando Norris often makes remarks about his McLaren car, the Woking-based squad have the best in terms of performance on the grid this moment in time. Technical Director Neil Houldey explained why they do not develop their car to suit the Briton more.
Will rain play a part at the Japanese Grand Prix? Here is the forecast
At a track where fans could already see wet Grands Prix in the past, will that be once again the case in Suzuka? For now, it seems like another rainy race awaits the fans in Japan. Here is the weather report for the upcoming weekend.
How, for Verstappen, Marko's departure at Red Bull went from no-go to a must
Forever grateful. After all, it was the same Helmut Marko who gave the young Max Verstappen a chance in Formula One when he was only 16, thus spearheading a brilliant career in the sport. But that was then and now is a different world for Verstappen. In the interests of Red Bull Racing, it has become a must that both team principal Christian Horner and also Marko leave, GPblog has learned.
Will Perez continue his F1 career at Cadillac? Here's the state of play!
In a recent interview for one of his personal sponsors, Sergio Perez revealed that "several doors" would be open for a return to Formula 1. Invariably, Cadillac are mentioned as the most logical destination for the Mexican in this regard. While there are indeed talks within the US team of possibly attracting Perez, things are not as far advanced as Mexican media in particular would lead us to believe.
Clarkson understands nothing about Hamilton and Ferrari: 'From hero to zero in one day!'
An outspoken Lewis Hamilton fan Jeremy Clarkson is not by any means. The British TV personality has regularly criticised his comthe seven-time world champion in the past. After the Grand Prix weekend in China - in which Hamilton won the sprint race and played a less relevant role in the Grand Prix - Clarkson does so again in his column in The Sun.
What is the start time of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2025?
After a week off following the first doubleheader of the 2025 season, the campaign continues with another tripleheader in Asia. The first destination will be the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Find out when all the on-track action will take place this weekend below!
Marko on Tsunoda decision: 'Big steps in consistency'
Red Bull Racing chief advisor, Helmut Marko, has labeled Yuki Tsunoda's debut at the Austrian team ahead of his home race, the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, a coincidence, and has stated Tsunoda's 2025 'consistent spell' - of only two races - as the reason behind his appointment as Liam Lawson's replacement at Red Bull.
Ralf Schumacher: 'Red Bull should have gotten rid of Lawson altogether'
Former F1 driver, Ralf Schumacher, has criticised Red Bull Racing's approach to its drivers' management, claiming Yuki Tsunoda taking over from Liam Lawson is yet another wrong choice, with the German he would have picked a different driver to take the second seat at the Austrian team next to Max Verstappen.
Would Vasseur have completed Red Bull driver swap? 'Can't judge'
After the announcement of Red Bull Racing to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur was also asked about the situation at their rivals. How would the Frenchman act if a similar situation took place at the Scuceria?