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How Yuki Tsunoda did in Japanese GP practice
All eyes were on Yuki Tsunoda during Friday practice in Japan, as the local hero made his grand prix weekend debut with Red Bull. How well did he do?
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How Yuki Tsunoda did in Japanese GP practice
All eyes were on Yuki Tsunoda during Friday practice in Japan, as the local hero made his grand prix weekend debut with Red Bull. How well did he do?
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Why do F1 cars spark on track?
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