Has Yuki Tsunoda been set up to fail? Japanese GP Preview

Has Yuki Tsunoda been set up to fail? Japanese GP Preview

Author: Fox Sports Australia April 1, 2025 Duration: 39:52

Yuki Tsunoda will make his highly anticipated but high-pressure Red Bull Racing debut at his home grand prix in Suzuka this weekend, but could he really be the solution to the team's chronic second-driver problems?

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