After a clip of Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen has resurfaced from 2021, it seems the Japanese driver has already secured a psychological advantage over his new Formula 1 team-mate. Tsunoda was named as Red Bull’s latest driver after a disappointing start to the year from Liam Lawson,

Yuki Tsunoda is stepping up to take on the toughest job in motorsport: being Max Verstappen’s team-mate. So how will the hugely popular Japanese driver rise to the challenge?

Red Bull announced on Thursday it is shifting its driver rotation around just two races into the new season, announcing that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate.