Christian Horner defended Yuki Tsunoda after he failed to score points on his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix. After securing a shock pole at Suzuka, Max Verstappen held off the challenge of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his first win of the Formula 1 season.

Yuki Tsunoda’s return to the Formula 1 grid at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix may not have been one for the history books in terms of results, but it was certainly a performance that showed promise.

Here's what Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix qualifying has told us about Red Bull's controversial Lawson and Tsunoda swap so far

RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) AP There is plenty of drama and storylines this weekend, as Formula 1 returns to what is hopefully an entertaining edition of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Japanese Grand Prix will not be remembered as a classic by any stretch but who came out of Suzuka as a winner or a loser?

Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. It's the third round of the 2025 F1 season.