Formula one hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the Racing Bulls. 

Lawson's replacement, Yuki Tsunoda, will be racing for oracle this Sunday. 

Sport's Journalist Eric Thompson says Yuki and Lawson have been friends since junior days. 

He says some strain in their friendship is to be expected. 

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Formula one hits Japan this weekend, with Liam Lawson to race for the first time since dropping to the Racing Bulls.&nbsp;
Lawson's replacement, Yuki Tsunoda, will be racing for oracle this Sunday.&nbsp;
Sport's Journalist Eric Thompson says Yuki and Lawson have been friends since junior days.&nbsp;
He says some strain in their friendship is to be expected.&nbsp;
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Eric Thompson: Sports Journalist on the Formula one Grand Prix in Japan

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