Tsunoda on Verstappen help: 'He wouldn't tell the truth'

The Japanese driver makes his debut for the Milton Keynes-based outfit at his home grand prix at Suzuka, one of Formula 1's classic circuits, after being promoted to the seat following Liam Lawson's struggles in the first two races of the season.

It means Tsunoda is the sixth driver to go up against Verstappen as a teammate and he will be hoping he fares better than those who have gone before him, having already been given to the end of the season by motorsport advisor Helmut Marko.

Whilst Verstappen has been able to thrive in Red Bull cars despite shortcomings in the past two years, teammates have fallen by the wayside - evidenced by the gulf in performance between the Dutchman and Lawson in Australia and China.

Asked whether he would ask Verstappen for advice on how to get the best from the Red Bull, Tsunoda replied: "I think even if I tap him on the shoulder and ask about the car, I don't think he would tell the truth. I will have to discover for myself in the data how he (Max) is driving.