P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB
RB Team will have an all-Japanese line-up in the first free practice session, as Iwasa joins regular driver Yuki Tsunoda for their home round in the VCARB 01. Iwasa has been given the first of two mandatory rookie FP1 slots for the year at 22 years old, part of the young driver prospects that include reserve driver Liam Lawson and F2 driver Isack Hadjar. While Iwasa competes in Japan’s Super Formula series this year, his past achievements include winning the 2020 French F4 championship, an F3 campaign with Hitech, and two years in F2 with DAMS. RB’s focus on training young drivers for Red Bull remains a core task, with CEO Peter Bayer emphasizing the importance of experience and connection to the car for drivers like Oscar Piastri, Liam, Isack, and potentially Iwasa through their TPC programme. The TPC programme now allows drivers to test 2022 cars in preparation, aiming to maximize their potential and understanding of the car dynamics before taking the track.
