Toro Rosso have confirmed reigning Super Formula and Super GT Champion, Naoki Yamamoto, will drive for the team in FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. Yamamoto will be replacing Pierre Gasly at Red Bull's junior team for the session, but it is widely believed that he is not a contender for a 2020 seat with the team despite a desire for a Japanese driver to race for the Honda-powered team. But, nevertheless, Yamamoto is feeling suitably well prepared for the outing after spending time with Toro Rosso throughout the season and also racking up the miles on the Red Bull simulator. 'First of all, I would like to thank Scuderia Toro Rosso, Red Bull and of course Honda for giving me this great...
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