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,

Yuki Tsunoda finished his debut race for Red Bull Racing outside the points, while teammate Max Verstappen secured victory. At first glance, there appears to be little difference between Tsunoda’s performance and that of his predecessor,