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[Saba Sports News] Red Bull Racing is facing a difficult decision regarding its drivers, as rookie Liam Lawson has struggled since replacing Sergio Perez, finishing last in qualifying and the race for two consecutive events. Although team principal Christian Horner has not directly confirmed a driver change, he acknowledged that the team has a wealth of data and will carefully assess Lawson’s performance. Media reports suggest that Horner may be hinting at Lawson’s seat being at risk. In contrast, Red Bull’s junior team driver Yuki Tsunoda has been performing excellently, and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko even praised him for “reaching the best form of his career,” making him the leading candidate to replace Lawson. However, directly promoting Tsunoda to the main team poses significant risks, as the RB21 car is specifically tuned to Verstappen’s driving style and is known to be difficult to handle, making it challenging for other drivers to adapt. Surprisingly, Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto’s name has suddenly been linked to Red Bull. Although this rumor may stem from Colapinto’s team pushing for attention, Red Bull is not averse to bold driver changes. If Lawson is demoted to the junior team, Colapinto may have the opportunity to take his place.