Yuki Tsunoda is set to compete in his first race at Red Bull Racing at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
What happened?
Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull's senior team a week ago, replacing Liam Lawson.
Lawson struggled in his two races with the team, failing to make it out of the first round of qualifying in Australia and crashing in wet conditions during the race in China.
This led to Red Bull swapping Lawson and Tsunoda, giving the Japanese driver a chance to prove himself.
Why it matters for Yuki Tsunoda
Tsunoda has shown good speed in his Racing Bulls car, but it's unlikely to translate to race-winning speed in Japan.
He is +4000 to win the race at BetMGM and is the No. 7 favorite, with the McLaren drivers of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri favored to win.
Tsunoda's odds of getting a podium finish are +600, and he is +150 to finish in the top six.
What comes next?
A points-scoring finish would be a great start for Tsunoda, especially considering Red Bull's history of setting up their cars to suit Max Verstappen's driving style.
Verstappen has one of the most aggressive cornering styles in F1, which can be hard for his teammates to replicate.
Tsunoda joins a list of drivers who have struggled to match Verstappen's pace, including Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly, and Alex Albon.
The Japanese Grand Prix will be a challenging test for Tsunoda, but a strong performance could set him up for success in the upcoming races.