AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda has fired back in response to recent comments made by Max Verstappen, where the latter expressed that staying within track limits is more challenging than it appears. The ongoing debate about track limits at high-speed circuits like Spielberg and Silverstone has sparked discussions about potential solutions. In an interview with Total-Motorsport,
MoreYuki Tsunoda’s coach Michael Italiano has revealed how he feared he’d lose his job at the first race of 2023, after nearly blinding the Japanese driver. Italiano had been Daniel Ricciardo’s coach until the Australian opted for a sabbatical, following his exit from McLaren. The coach started working with Tsunoda at AlphaTauri in January, with
MoreToto Wolff has insinuated that Red Bull were too quick to drop Nyck de Vries, who he believes could have taken Sergio Perez’s seat with more time. The Dutchman had only 10 races at AlphaTauri before he was axed in favour of the more experienced driver Daniel Ricciardo. De Vries first caught Red Bull’s attention
MoreAlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo has definitively ruled out the possibility of continuing his racing career in the sport into his 40s. Currently 34 years old, Ricciardo is determined to make a lasting impact during his second stint in Formula 1. He recently transitioned from his role as a reserve driver at Red Bull to a
MoreYuki Tsunoda has admitted that the return of Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri has been the cause of some recent errors, with the Japanese driver feeling the pressure of having the Australian alongside him. Tsunoda’s 2023 campaign has been by far the strongest of his Formula 1 career, even if the results don’t suggest that. He’s
MoreNyck de Vries, who was unceremoniously fired from AlphaTauri last month, has now come under blast from former F1 driver Philippe Alliott. Alliott said that he had never been impressed with a “single lap” from the 28-year-old Dutchman, who was replaced by Daniel Ricciardo. Ricciardo has already recorded more respectable performances than de Vries, finishing
MoreDavid Croft has revealed that AlphaTauri may adopt Red Bull’s RB19 cars for the 2024 season. The RB19 has been utterly dominant this year, winning all 12 races this season. Max Verstappen has secured ten pole positions, whilst his teammate Sergio Perez claimed two early wins. Following Perez’s second-place finish at the Belgian GP, the
MoreYuki Tsunoda has openly admitted that his “situation” at AlphaTauri has “completely changed” since Daniel Ricciardo replaced Nyck de Vries. Since returning to Formula 1, Ricciardo has looked quick, to the extent where he out-qualified and finished ahead of Tsunoda at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Ricciardo also out-qualified Tsunoda in last weekend’s sprint shootout at
MoreYuki Tsunoda has praised the work done by former team-mate Nyck de Vries, who was sacked by AlphaTauri. During a Pirelli tyre test at the Silverstone International Circuit last Tuesday, De Vries was informed that he wouldn’t be racing for AlphaTauri again this season, with the rookie having been dropped after 10 races. Red Bull
MoreAll eyes were on Daniel Ricciardo as he made his return to the F1 grid with AlphaTauri for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite some questionable tire management by the team, Ricciardo’s performance showed signs of promise, securing a P13 finish. However, teammate Yuki Tsunoda was left frustrated, deeming the entire Grand Prix a missed opportunity.
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