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.

The Formula 1 circus has arrived at Suzuka for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix and the famous figure-of-eight circuit is

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?”

On April 3, 2025, a buzz of excitement filled the air as Yuki Tsunoda graced the F1 Japan Grand Prix event at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. This gathering not only celebrated the high-octane thrill of Formula 1 racing but also showcased Tsunoda's rising star in the sport.

The summoning of Tsunoda's Red Bull confirmed by the official FIA document is a routine procedure that happens ahead of every race weekend, with different cars selected at each race. Tsunoda's car will also be joined by Esteban Ocon 's Haas and Nico Hulkenberg's Sauber as part of the morning display.

As the grid heads to Suzuka for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Tsunoda is set to make his Red Bull debut at his home race. The timing of the move, however, raises new questions about how Red Bull handles the seat next to four-time Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen feels his support of a social media post criticising Red Bull's handling of Liam Lawson "speaks for itself" ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Yuki Tsunoda is poised for his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Fans are hopeful for a podium finish, which would make him the third Japanese driver to achieve this at Suzuka, following Kamui Kobayashi (2012) and Aguri Suzuki (1990).

Round 3 of the 2025 season takes us to the Japanese Grand Prix. All eyes are on home-race hero Yuki Tsunoda, who makes his Red Bull debut. As McLaren leads the way with back-to-back victories, the chasing pack is determined to close the gap.