Red Bull is widely expected to confirm this week that Liam Lawson will be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Finally giving Tsunoda a chance at its top team should come with keen support from Red Bull’s Formula 1 engine partner Honda, which is likely to throw financial backing behind the switch.
Honda has always been Tsunoda’s primary supporter and helped fund his seat at Red Bull’s second team until his most recent contract renewal last year, but has continued to contribute in a marketing capacity.
It was also behind his post-season test appearance for Red Bull in Abu Dhabi last year.
A Tsunoda promotion would be a huge opportunity for Honda, as it has been 13 years…