Red Bull set to drop Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda stepping up for Japanese GP

Liam Lawson is set to be dropped by Red Bull after just two races (David Davies/PA)

Red Bull’s dramatic decision to drop Liam Lawson after just two races is set to be confirmed within the next 48 hours.

Lawson, 23, is expected to be replaced by Racing Bulls’ Yuki Tsunoda for the Japanese driver’s home race in Suzuka a week on Sunday.