Red Bull’s decision to switch out Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda had the whole of Formula 1 talking in the build-up to the Japanese Grand Prix – here Motorsport.com picks out the best reactions to the n

The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third Formula 1 race of the season, but several storylines are developing that promise a few twists.

At the Thursday press conference, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda discussed their experiences with their seat swap while Charles Leclerc talked about Ferrari’s recent performance. McLaren has also announced a new co-ownership.

Tsunoda, 24, has shown good speed in his Racing Bulls car so far and lost out on a points-scoring finish when he had to pit because of a front wing issue late in the Chinese Grand Prix. But don’t expect that speed to translate to race-winning speed in Japan. Tsunoda is +4000 to win the race at BetMGM and is the No. 7 favorite.

Joining Red Bull is a significant occasion for any F1 driver, but the pressure Yuki Tsunoda faces this weekend is unprecedented. Without completing a single lap in pre-season, Tsunoda must acclimatise to the highly unpredictable RB21 and deliver a strong start on home soil.

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Yuki Tsunoda does not plan on getting Red Bull RB21 advice from Max Verstappen, who does not see great value in offering it.