Yuki Tsunoda's performance and confidence in Japan was a big step forward from where Liam Lawson was with Red Bull

Yuki Tsunoda’s debut as a Red Bull driver got off to a tremendous start, as he finished right behind new teammate Max Verstappen in Friday’s first practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix. As Tsunoda stated during Thursday’s FIA Press Conference,

Honda was very happy that Yuki Tsunoda made his debut for Red Bull Racing at his home race, the Japanese Grand Prix. A debut without points, does not dampen Koji Watanabe's outlook. Honda Racing's president thought their driver did 'fantastic' in his first ever outing for the Austrian team - something the fans agreed with as they chose him as the driver of the day.