Japanese Grand Prix 2025: F1 coverage from SB Nation

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Follow along with SB Nation’s coverage of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix

After a week where the grid was quiet, Formula 1 is back for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

But while the grid itself was silent, the sport was filled with noise.

The first shocking development of the 2025 F1 season came as Red Bull made the snap decision to demote Liam Lawson, sending the young driver to Visa Cash App Racing Bulls after just two race weekends.