An academy is only effective when the final stages are carefully managed. Not giving one young driver enough time to replace him with another raw rookie was always a risk and the cut-throat nature that Red Bull were once praised for has resulted in a driver not ready for the top seat and a lack of obvious alternatives.

Liam Lawson posted an emotional message over social media in the wake of his demotion from Red Bull Racing. Red Bull announced Thursday that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix and going forward.

Formula One star Liam Lawson has spoken up for the first time since his demotion from Red Bull Racing over to Racing Bulls. On Thursday, it was officially announced that Yuki Tsunoda will be taking his seat going forward,