Entering the Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull have made the decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda. Carlos Sainz, who has experience with the Red Bull family, was not surprised the Austrians made that decision so early into the campaign.

Max Verstappen confirmed Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, saying his endorsement of a social media post criticizing the move

Carlos Sainz offered his response to Red Bull swapping Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, after just two races of the season.