According to an official media release from Red Bull Racing, young Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda, part of the Red Bull Junior Team, will substitute Daniel Ricciardo for the first practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix. With another Japanese driver, Yuki Tsunoda, in the team, this duo undoubtedly presents a treat for the home crowd.
Dr. Helmut Marko, a Red Bull advisor, commented on the decision, stating, “We will have Yuki in the car on Friday for the first practice, giving us an all-Japanese line-up!” This move can also be seen as a tribute to Honda, the team’s long-standing engine supplier.
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