Helmut Marko has discussed the impending decision over who will partner Max Verstappen on the grid in 2025, with Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson thought to be the main contenders should Sergio Perez exit

Liam Lawson speaks to Alex Powell about what he needs to do Red Bull senior adviser Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed a decision over the team’s 2025 Formula One driver pairings will be announced in the coming days.

In his weekly column for Speedweek, Red Bull senior advisor Dr. Helmut Marko indicated that final decisions on the lineups will come “in the next few days.” Marko also suggested that some of the rumors being discussed are, in a word, “nonsense.”

Red Bull Racing's 2025 Formula 1 lineup is set to be confirmed soon — but will it be Perez or Tsunoda? Catch up with the latest in F1 news.

The Red Bull-owned RB Formula One team will compete as Racing Bulls next season, the official entry list published by the governing FIA confirmed on Friday.

At the end of a disappointing — in his own words, “terrible” — year, Pérez didn’t even get the chance to complete a single lap in the Abu Dhabi season finale. The clout from Bottas, for which the Sauber driver was penalized, caused Pérez’s RB20 to lose power and come to a halt.

Yuki Tsunoda reckons he impressed Red Bull with his technical feedback in his recent Formula 1 test for the team – knowing it is an area the squad has doubted him on. The Japanese was handed his first proper run in a Red Bull car at the recent post-season Abu Dhabi tyre test,

Red Bull Racing is set to announce Sergio Perez's future with the team soon as they consider driver lineup changes following his challenging 2024 season.

Sergio Perez has landed a new drive with Red Bull after team boss Christian Horner revealed a regret regarding his contract. ➡️ READ MORE. F1 chief bemoans DOUBLE driver loss