The two-week break between races in China and Japan has been dominated by Red Bull swapping out Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda. A disastrous start for the Kiwi convinced team bosses to make the brutal change two races into the new season as they go in search of the Constructors' Championship.

Yuki Tsunoda lands dream seat – but Red Bull driver must beware F1’s poisoned chalice - COMMENT: Red Bull have promoted their Japanese driver just two races into the new season at the expense of Liam Lawson – but as Kieran Jackson explains,

Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton believes Liam Lawson was sacked by Red Bull to save the skins of Christian Horner and Helmut Marko

McLaren chief Zak Brown has criticised Red Bull's promotion of rookie driver Liam Lawson, questioning why the team did not replace Sergio Perez with Yuki Tsunoda instead

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has scored his maiden pole position in Formula 1 ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix by delivering two sizzling laps that were quick enough for the top spot ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell.

Former F1 TV analyst Will Buxton believes Red Bull runs the risk of losing Max Verstappen over decision to sack Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda.

Liam Lawson has had the worst possible start in Formula 1 with Red Bull, he is definitely falling far short of Sergio Perez and his debut as a full-time driver alongside Max Versta