It's qualifying day and all eyes will be on new driver on his debut at his home circuit in Suzuka. The 24-year-old has replaced in the most-pressurised seat in F1 after the New Zealander was brutally dropped after just two races.
He faces the unenvious task of trying to fight four-time world champion , but Red Bull themselves have bigger problems as they look to close the gap on , with and in the running for glory come the end of the season. It is set to be a fascinating weekend in Japan, and there will be plenty of intrigue over how outfit do.
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