Frenchman Isack Hadjar will be the only driver to represent Red Bull in a tire test promoted by Pirelli this week at the Suzuka circuit, right after the Japanese GP. Track activities are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with the participation of both Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
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Max Verstappen’s absence was already expected, as usually happens in these specific Pirelli sessions. The driver left Japan immediately after the race and will not participate in the activities. Reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will also not be present, contrary to recent speculation indicating his possible participation for one of the two teams.
Meanwhile, Racing Bulls is expected to have its current driver duo, consisting of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad. Briton Lindblad drew attention by outperforming Verstappen in qualifying, but was unable to maintain performance in the race, finishing only in 14th position after losing pace throughout the event.
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Lawson, for his part, showed a consistent recovery during the race. Starting from 14th place, the driver managed to move up through the field and crossed the finish line in ninth place, securing a solid result for the team. Hadjar also stood out in qualifying, being the highest-placed Red Bull-powered driver, reaching eighth position on the grid. However, his performance did not translate into points on Sunday, as he dropped to 12th place by the end of the race.
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