Daniel Ricciardo has been replaced at RB by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 season.
The 35-year-old Australian has been dropped with six races to go because Red Bull management have been unconvinced by his performances.
Giving Lawson the seat allows him to be assessed over the remaining races before Red Bull finalise their plans for 2025.
RB team principal Laurent Mekies said: "Daniel has brought a lot of experience and talent to the team with a fantastic attitude, which has helped everyone to develop and foster a tight team spirit.
"He has been a true gentleman both on and off the track and never without that smile. He will be missed, but will always hold a special place within the Red Bull family."
Lawson, 22, came in for five races last season after Australian Ricciardo broke his wrist in a crash at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The New Zealander scored two points with a ninth-place finish at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.
Mekies said: "Liam drove for us last season, and coped well under difficult circumstances, so it’ll be a natural transition."
RB's statement made no mention of RB’s 2025 line-up. Japan's Yuki Tsunoda already has a confirmed seat but the team have not announced who will be his team-mate.
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