Although Yuki Tsunoda appreciates Zak Brown’s vote of confidence, he concedes it’s up to Red Bull what comes next, amidst strong reports he could be in the RB21 at the next race in Japan. PlanetF1.com understands from sources close to the situation that the speculation Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson at Suzuka is likely accurate,

The FIA’s swear police would be having a field day. “S---,” exclaims Zak Brown as he dumps a forehand into the net during an early morning game of tennis with the Telegraph at Melbourne’s national tennis centre on Friday.

Max Verstappen's future has been the subject of intense speculation with Red Bull's declining fortunes only increasing the number of predictions that he could leave for another team