Yuki Tsunoda prepares for his debut at the Japanese Grand Prix with Red Bull's challenging RB21, opting to rely on data and his own experience rather

Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson have switched rides, as Red Bull Racing hopes to keep its F1 Constructors' Championship hopes alive. Tsunoda comes to this week's F1 Japanese Grand Prix having not yet driven Red Bull’s RB21.

Yuki Tsunoda reveals he’s received supportive messages from drivers who struggled to succeed in the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen. Tsunoda is the latest driver to be given a chance to succeed in the second Red Bull,

Can Yuki Tsunoda succeed in his first race at Red Bull Racing? And what would be the definition of success? Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull’s senior team a week ago in place of Liam Lawson. The two drivers were teammates at RB’s junior F1 team Racing Bulls for the final six races of the 2024 season.

Tsunoda is set to make his debut for the Austrian side entering his home Grand Prix in Suzuka. After Liam Lawson was replaced just after two rounds into the season, does the Japanese driver feel any added pressure on his shoulders?

Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez have both reached out to Yuki Tsunoda over the last few days. Red Bull’s latest addition has revealed that a series of drivers offered their support after his promotion was announced.

But Verstappen did indicate his position by admitting that his liking of an Instagram post by ex-F1 driver Giedo van der Garde, who wrote that Red Bull’s decision was “closer to bullying or a panic move,” was not a mistake or an accident. “I liked the text,” Verstappen said. “I guess that speaks for itself, right?”

Max Verstappen confirmed on Thursday he was unhappy with Red Bull's ruthless driver swap for the Japanese Grand Prix.