F1 LIVE: Driver punished for Japanese Grand Prix incident as fires wreak havoc

It's qualifying day and all eyes will be on new driver on his debut at his home circuit in Suzuka. The 24-year-old has replaced in the most-pressurised seat in F1 after the New Zealander was brutally dropped after just two races.

He faces the unenvious task of trying to fight four-time world champion , but Red Bull themselves have bigger problems as they look to close the gap on , with and in the running for glory come the end of the season. It is set to be a fascinating weekend in Japan, and there will be plenty of intrigue over how outfit do.

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