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.

Tsunoda, 24, has shown good speed in his Racing Bulls car so far and lost out on a points-scoring finish when he had to pit because of a front wing issue late in the Chinese Grand Prix. But don’t expect that speed to translate to race-winning speed in Japan. Tsunoda is +4000 to win the race at BetMGM and is the No. 7 favorite.

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.

Yuki Tsunoda's performance and confidence in Japan was a big step forward from where Liam Lawson was with Red Bull

But this weekend, Yuki Tsunoda’s sudden promotion to Red Bull has been nothing short of impressive — and Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner isn’t afraid to admit it. Christian Horner offers nothing but praise for Yuki Tsunoda The build-up to one’s home Grand Prix is naturally an intense time for any Formula 1 driver,

Yuki Tsunoda finally has his promotion at Red Bull. He was elevated last week and Liam Lawson was demoted to Red Bull’s second team — Racing Bulls — after failing to score points in the season’s first two races.