Max Verstappen could have a new Red Bull team-mate from the Japanese Grand Prix, with Yuki Tsunoda heavily touted to step up. Red Bull opted to promote Liam Lawson over Tsunoda from Racing Bulls to replace Sergio Perez this year, but poor performances in the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix from the New Zealander could force team boss Christian Horner and advisor Helmut Marko into making an immediate change. Tsunoda says he would be "100%" ready to step in alongside Verstappen from his home race at Suzuka - but will it happen? Simply vote in the poll below to let us know who you think will be Verstappen's team-mate from the next race - and please leave a comment.

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