Yuki Tsunoda said it was not easy for him last season either when asked if he felt any sympathy for Liam Lawson having taken his Red Bull seat. Red Bull swapped Tsunoda and Lawson for Japan onwards, having initially looked like they were passing over the long-time Racing Bulls driver,

Liam Lawson leaves Suzuka and the Japanese Grand Prix with a bitter taste after Yuki Tsunoda Debuts With a solid but unspectacular finish.

Tsunoda, 24, looks set to make his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend, with plans still to be finalized.