It's obviously on Yuki tsunoda, at home, that most of the eyes will be on this weekend at Suzuka. The Japanese driver will make his debut at the wheel of the Red Bull RB21, alongside the four-time world champion Max VerstappenFollowing Liam Lawson's more than difficult start to the season with the Austrian team, will Yuki Tsunoda be able to do better in front of his home crowd?
Alpine arrives in Japan without any points on the counter, notably after a disqualification for Pierre Gasly at the Chinese Grand Prix. The teamenstone Will she succeed in reversing the trend on the Japanese Grand 8, where Ryo Hirakawa will take part in Free Practice 1 at home? Finally, will Suzuka host a battle between the teammates from McLaren, Lando Norris et Oscar piastri With one victory each at the start of the season, the two men are the favorites for the title in these first events of the year.
Our journalists revisit these three issues in the video below! And you, which issue of the Japanese Grand Prix will you be following closely? Let us know in the comments section at the bottom of this article!
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vincent moyet
03/04/2025 at 11:54 a.m.
Another question: where will the Ferraris be? And if a McLaren wins, one of the two drivers will have one more victory than the other, so it will no longer be the status quo. This is therefore an important step in their internal struggle. As for Tsunoda, a little humility would be welcome. Given Verstappen's struggles, if he qualifies and finishes the race in the top 10, it would already be a small victory.