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Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB
RB is featuring an all-Japanese line-up in the first free practice, with Iwasa joining regular driver Yuki Tsunoda in their home round in the VCARB 01. Iwasa has been given the first of two mandatory rookie FP1 slots for the year by RB. The 22-year-old driver is part of a group of young driver prospects that includes reserve driver Liam Lawson and F2 driver Isack Hadjar. RB aims to have a mix of younger and more experienced drivers in their team, with a focus on training young talents for Red Bull. The team has enhanced its TPC programme, allowing drivers to test the 2022 cars privately, aiming to better prepare them for the current specification. CEO Peter Bayer highlighted the importance of understanding the car dynamics and switches, using Oscar Piastri as an example of successful integration into the team.
