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How F1 drivers reacted to Lawson/Tsunoda swap
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How F1 drivers reacted to Lawson/Tsunoda swap

Motorsports April 3, 2025
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believes it was “fairly powerful” on to be dropped by Purple Bull after simply two races – however mentioned he was not stunned to see the group act so swiftly.

Lawson struggled to become familiar with the RB21 in each the Australian and Chinese language grands prix and was in the end demoted again to because of this, with swapped in to switch the New Zealander.

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“Each nice drivers. I believe we have loads of actually nice drivers right here, notably younger, proficient drivers.

“I believe there’s naturally loads of strain on children coming in and I believe there is not any means you will get absolutely on prime of a automobile which is understood to be not the simplest automobile to essentially drive. Simply to get in two races was fairly powerful.”

Tsunoda will now step in at Purple Bull to affix reigning champion , whose tight-lipped ideas on the scenario had been nonetheless significant.

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“I believe solely Liam can know his scenario and know all the main points from it, and [people have] simply obtained to respect that we’re attempting our greatest with the instruments we have now.

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“I’ve obtained no doubts that each of them are going to do rather well, however yeah it is probably not for me [to comment on] since you by no means actually know what is going on on.”

Lawson is certainly one of six rookies on the grid this season, and it was truly the way forward for fellow ‘newcomer’ that was the trigger for hypothesis earlier than the beginning of the 12 months, with signing to a reserve driver deal.

“You already know, I had rumours that I wasn’t even going to drive earlier than I drove,” Doohan mentioned.

“I believe [Lawson] is an especially, extraordinarily proficient driver. And for one purpose or one other has had a really laborious time. However once more, solely two races. So it is a disgrace. However I believe, to be sincere, it will be extra of a risk at RB than it probably was at Purple Bull.

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“It is a cutthroat sport, and particularly in that scenario, I do not need to remark an excessive amount of on it. However in a prime group particularly. That is Components 1. It is a enterprise the place they depend on performances and outcomes. However, you recognize, he was in a really, very tough scenario and we all know how powerful that Purple Bull is to drive.”

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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Laurent Mekies, Racing BullsKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

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Followers of Scuderia Ferrari Mark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Charles Leclerc, FerrariClive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Liam Lawson, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Pictures

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Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Gabriel Bortoleto, SauberAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Circuit entrance overviewClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Oscar Piastri, McLarenKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Kym Illman (Getty Pictures)

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Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 TeamMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingYuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing<span class="copyright">Kym Illman (Getty Images)</span>

Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Kym Illman (Getty Pictures)

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Liam Lawson, Racing BullsClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Pierre Gasly, AlpineClive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Pierre Gasly, AlpineClive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Gabriel Bortoleto, SauberAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Charles Leclerc, FerrariJayce Illman – Getty Pictures

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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 TeamSam Bloxham / Motorsport Pictures

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Lando Norris, McLarenClive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Pictures

Mark Thompson – Getty Pictures

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Pierre Gasly, AlpineBryn Lennon – Components 1

Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Kym Illman (Getty Pictures)

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Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Pictures

Mark Thompson – Getty Pictures

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Nico Hulkenberg, SauberKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Kym Illman (Getty Pictures)

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George Russell, Mercedes, Pierre Gasly, AlpineSam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

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Lewis Hamilton, FerrariClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Bryn Lennon – Components 1

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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Isack Hadjar, Racing BullsRudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Pictures

Rudy Carezzevoli / Motorsport Pictures

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Charles Leclerc, FerrariMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

Mark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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George Russell, MercedesMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

Mark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull RacingMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

Mark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin RacingClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Lando Norris, McLarenKym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Kym Illman (Getty Pictures)

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesAndrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes<span class="copyright">Clive Mason - Getty Images</span>

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, MercedesClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Followers of Ayrton SennaAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

Andy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Alex Albon, WilliamsClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 TeamPeter Fox – Getty Pictures

Peter Fox – Getty Pictures

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A Purple Bull Racing fanAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

Andy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingClive Mason – Getty Pictures

Clive Mason – Getty Pictures

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Frederic Vasseur, FerrariClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Jack Doohan, AlpineSam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

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Lewis Hamilton, FerrariSteven Tee / Motorsport Pictures

Steven Tee / Motorsport Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Pierre Gasly, AlpineClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin RacingZak Mauger / Motorsport Pictures

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Lando Norris, McLarenSteven Tee / Motorsport Pictures

Steven Tee / Motorsport Pictures

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Pictures

Mark Thompson – Getty Pictures

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Oscar Piastri, McLarenAndy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

Andy Hone / Motorsport Pictures

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Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine reserve driver Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Pictures

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Lewis Hamilton, FerrariMark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

Mark Sutton / Motorsport Pictures

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull RacingMark Thompson – Getty Pictures

Mark Thompson – Getty Pictures

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Yuki Tsunoda, Purple Bull RacingClive Rose / Getty Pictures

Clive Rose / Getty Pictures

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