F1's Yuki Tsunoda Aims High For Red Bull Debut at Home Race In Japan, Hopes For Podium Finish

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Yuki Tsunoda is already setting his own expectations for the upcoming 2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix!

The 24-year-old F1 driver will make his debut with Oracle Red Bull Racing at the race in one week, which is also his home race.

Just a few days ago, it was officially confirmed that Yuki would move up to the team from the Racing Bulls junior team, swapping places with Liam Lawson after a rough first two races of the season.

During an event over the weekend, Yuki opened up about his upcoming first race and how he hopes to place top three, while also acknowledging that he will still need to get comfortable in the car. Keep reading to find out more… “I don’t want to get my expectations too high, but first and foremost, I want to get on the podium at the Japanese GP,” he said, via Motorsport Japan. “However, I don’t think it will go so well from the start, so I need to understand the car first, and gradually check how it compares to the Racing Bulls’ car from FP1.