An admission out of Red Bull Racing surrounding the premature promotion of their Formula One drivers.

The issue is a hot topic ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix - after Liam Lawson's demotion in favour of Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the season.

Team boss Christian Horner's told Sky Sports F1 that the Kiwi driver isn't the first driver to be swiftly removed from the seat.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the interview further.

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