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.

F1 returns to Japan next as Suzuka hosts the Japanese Grand Prix and round three of the 2025 F1 season. Oscar Piastri won the last race in China, as he looks to take the title fight to McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who has an eight-point lead to Max Verstappen in the world championship.