Lawson, who had been given the seat alongside Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez\u2019s exit, was dropped following disappointing performances in Australia and China. He has now been sent back to Red Bull\u2019s junior team, Racing Bulls, in a swap with Japan\u2019s Yuki Tsunoda.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the decision, Marko acknowledged that the team\u2019s approach might not have been ideal. \"His performance was unfortunately not good enough, and that comes from self-confidence,\" he told BBC Radio 5 Live. \"We were worried that his confidence was so damaged that he couldn\u2019t bring his normal performance.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The decision to swap Lawson with Tsunoda has left many wondering about Red Bull\u2019s long-term vision. At the end of the 2024 season, they had chosen Lawson over Tsunoda, only to reverse that decision within two races of the new campaign. Marko explained that Tsunoda had \"made a big step\" and had become a more confident and well-rounded driver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s strange\u2014after four years, now in his fifth year, he has a much stronger personality,\" Marko said. \"He did two very good races, but his strategy didn\u2019t work at Racing Bulls.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, critics argue that the move appears reactionary rather than strategic. Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde described it as a \"panic move,\" a sentiment seemingly echoed by Red Bull\u2019s lead driver, Max Verstappen, who liked van der Garde\u2019s Instagram post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Marko insists that Lawson\u2019s return to Racing Bulls is \"not a demotion\" and that he still has a future in F1, history suggests otherwise. Gasly and Albon both rebuilt their careers after being sent back to the junior team, but they never returned to Red Bull\u2019s main lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This isn\u2019t the first time Red Bull\u2019s driver decisions have been questioned. Last spring, they extended Sergio Perez\u2019s contract until the end of 2026, rather than pursuing Carlos Sainz, who became a free agent after Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton. Perez started the 2024 season well but struggled later, leading Red Bull to pay him off and replace him with Lawson. Now, after just two races, that choice has also been reversed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marko admitted that with hindsight, Red Bull might have acted differently. \"At the beginning of the year, Sergio Perez finished second twice and was performing,\" he said. \"It just came later that Sergio had problems with the car, and his performance dropped.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Tsunoda now in the second Red Bull seat, the Japanese driver has until the end of the season to prove himself. Marko made it clear that this wasn\u2019t a temporary experiment. \"We believe he can do the job,\" he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marko admitted that with hindsight, Red Bull might have acted differently. \"At the beginning of the year, Sergio Perez finished second twice and was performing,\" he said. \"It just came later that Sergio had problems with the car, and his performance dropped.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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