#BREAKING: Yuki Tsunoda to stay on with AlphaTauri for 2023

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De Vries deserved to stay at least until the summer break Tsunoda | 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix

AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda says his former team mate Nyck de Vries deserved more races before losing his race seat just ten rounds into his rookie season. De Vries was replaced after the British Grand Prix by Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull’s third driver, after failing to score a single point over the first ten rounds of the championship. Speaking ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda told media including RaceFans that he believes his former team mate deserved more time in the car before losing his seat. “I think so,” Tsunoda said. “I think just 10 races, especially at a couple of tracks that he didn’t know, I think so. “At the same time, I know what Red Bull’s side is, what they’re saying. But I think he deserved at least until probably the summer break. I was thinking like that.” Tsunoda said he had a good relationship with De Vries and that the pair had exchanged messages after news broke that he had lost his seat. “I told him what I felt and also appreciation to him and he gave me a very nice message back,” he said. “So obviously we’re friends and I felt he was a really nice guy and a respectful person. I can respect a lot of things from him.” Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Tsunoda has scored AlphaTauri’s only points of the 2023 season so far. The team lies tenth and last in the standings on just two points. Asked if he felt the AlphaTauri was an especially difficult car to drive for a newcomer, Tsunoda said he believed the car his raced during his rookie season two years ago was more challenging. “To be honest, compared to the 2021 car, this year’s car is, for me, probably less difficult to adapt to compared to a 2021 car,” he explained. “The 2021 cars had much more downforce, which was a huge step compared to other categories. This year’s car fees like last year’s car – the 18-inch tyres and less grip in the low-speed, it’s slower in those corners. So I don’t feel like it’s super-hard to adapt, but it still is hard. Especially as each team has their own characteristics and probably the AlphaTauri’s not that easy as well.” Asked if he believes the AlphaTauri is the slowest car on the grid, Tsunoda replied “yeah, I think so.” “For me, my perspective, we’re not definitely like P8 or P9,” he continued. “It’s not ideal. But the good thing is we are having upgrades every race so far and we’re going to bring a couple of stuff to this race, so hopefully we can make a bit of a little step each race.” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained the team’s decision not to keep de Vries until the summer break when he spoke to the official F1 website. “I think the situation was clear,” he said. “It was a question of ‘okay, what’s the point in waiting?’ If we’ve got to do something, we may as well get on with it and give Daniel 12 races to see what he’s capable of.” Bringing the F1 news from the source RaceFans strives to bring its readers news directly from the key players in Formula 1. We are able to do this thanks in part to the generous backing of our RaceFans Supporters. By contributing £1 per month or £12 per year (or the equivalent in other currencies) you can help cover the costs involved in producing original journalism: Travelling, writing, creating, hosting, contacting and developing. We have been proudly supported by our readers for over 10 years. If you enjoy our independent coverage, please consider becoming a RaceFans Supporter today. As a bonus, all our Supporters can also browse the site ad-free. Sign up or find out more via the links below: Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Browse all 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net/

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De Vries visits Faenza undergoes first seat becoming with AlphaTauri

AlphaTauri welcomed its not too long ago signed new driver Nyck de Vries to Faenza this week, the Dutchman dropping no time in making ready for his maiden F1 season as he underwent his first seat becoming with the workforce. De Vries was signed up by Crimson Bull for 2023 within the wake of his spectacular F1 debut with Williams eventually month’s Italian Grand Prix. The previous FIA Formulation 2 Champion and Formulation E world champion will substitute Alpine-bound Pierre Gasly at AlphaTauri, with Japanese charger Yuki Tsunoda remaining onboard with the Italian outfit for a 3rd season. De Vries’ seat becoming steered that the 27-year-old would maybe be handed an FP1 outing with AlphaTauri in considered one of this season’s remaining races. However thus far, such a chance is not within the workforce’s plans in response to workforce boss Franz Tost. Learn additionally: Verstappen informed de Vries to ‘name Marko’ after Monza coup “Presently it is not deliberate to do an FP1 session with Nyck, and I feel that we’ll do one other F1 session with Liam Lawson, in America or in Mexico,” mentioned the Austrian. As for the Dutchman’s prospects for 2023, Crimson Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko believes de Vries may assume a number one position at AlphaTauri even regardless of Tsunoda’s larger expertise. “Yuki continues to be younger and would not have that have technically, so Nyck can lead the workforce,” mentioned Marko, quoted by Motorsport.com. “We’ll see the way it goes subsequent yr in apply, however judging by his experiences and persona, Nyck ought to be the workforce chief.” seat match time for @nyckdevries welcome to Faenza! pic.twitter.com/pCHGSJNQmH — Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) October 14, 2022 A former McLaren junior driver, de Vries struggled to stay within the sport, however Marko believes the Dutchman’s preventing spirit and relative maturity will serve him effectively in F1. “Nyck is probably not the youngest anymore, however he has gained plenty of expertise,” mentioned the Austrian. “He needed to work very onerous to come back again after that interval with McLaren, and that exhibits that he’s very decided. “He needed to combat again after a form of a break in his profession, which implies he can combat, and that is an necessary high quality for us. “I used to be very impressed along with his workforce radios when he bought into Vettel’s automotive [with Aston martin in FP1 in Monza]. “I listened to the radio, and the feedback he made have been excellent. Earlier than that race, Nyck was not on our first listing, or shall I say not within the first place. “However what we noticed of him at Monza did change issues…” Preserve updated with all of the F1 information by way of Fb and Twitter The put up De Vries visits Faenza – undergoes first seat becoming with AlphaTauri appeared first on F1i.com. Originally published at Sunshine Coast QLD News

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Tsunoda upset with 'harsh' penalty while De Vries makes more 'good progress' in Barcelona

Yuki Tsunoda was left upset with the five-second time penalty that cost him points at the Spanish Grand Prix – while his AlphaTauri team mate Nyck de Vries was pleased with the progress he made over the three days after finishing 14th in Barcelona. Tsunoda was battling Zhou Guanyu for ninth when the Alfa Romeo racer attempted to make it round the outside on the run down to Turn 1. However, as they made way to Turn 2, Zhou ran wide, believing that Tsunoda had run him off-track. READ MORE: 5 Winners and 5 Losers from the Spanish Grand Prix — Who shone in Spain? The stewards agreed with Zhou, adjudging that Tsunoda had forced the Chinese racer off the track, and penalised him with a five-second time penalty. This dropped Tsunoda from ninth to 12th – with Zhou, Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc all gaining a place. Reflecting after the race, a saddened Tsunoda said: “To be honest after I’ve given literally everything, every lap, I feel like it’s really harsh, that penalty to be honest. “From my perspective, there is still space there, the other car suddenly runs off the area and pretends like he got forced. There was still space, he could’ve still stayed in the track. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences 2023 Spanish Grand Prix: The battle with Zhou that earned Tsunoda a late penalty in Barcelona “So, in my perspective, I don’t know. I just have to accept the reality, that I lost points after that big race. This is disappointing, really really disappointing.” When asked whether his performance this weekend gave him confidence going forward, Tsunoda responded: "Yeah, I will try my best in the next one again obviously. F1 NATION: A Verstappen masterclass and a Mercedes resurgence - it's our Spain GP review "We [have to] qualify in the next one in a higher position, and have a better position to start, try to score points once more." On the other side of the AlphaTauri garage, De Vries was left lamenting a difficult first phase of the Grand Prix that cost him time, although he believes their performance in Barcelona showed him and the team are making good progress. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences ‘We lost too much ground on Lap 1’ – De Vries says points hope were hit by his race start in Spain “I think we lost too much ground in Lap 1. I don’t really have a clear explanation for it. We were just in the wrong place. "We obviously start on the inside and we stick to that through one and two. There was something happening in front, so I had to jump on the brakes. WATCH: SAY WHAT?! Russell breaks a sweat as Alonso plays the team game in the best team radio from Spain “In the beginning I was struggling a little bit but, from basically the last 25 laps onwards, we were very competitive. I think we need to try and put it better together and I think we are pretty competitive. “I think we are making good progress. Last weekend was kind of decent and solid. I think this weekend has been competitive from the start so I definitely feel like we are making good progress.” via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

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Sainz leads Sargeant and Alonso on second morning of Bahrain pre-season test

Carlos Sainz set the pace for Ferrari as pre-season testing resumed at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday morning, while Williams rookie Logan Sargeant and new Aston Martin signing Fernando Alonso also featured at the sharp end of the timesheets. Amid the desert heat, Sainz got down to a time of 1m 32.486s – almost four-tenths quicker than Max Verstappen’s opening day benchmark – while working his way through another race distance in the SF-23. READ MORE: Who’s driving on Day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain Sargeant slotted into second position, 0.063s away from Sainz, as the American youngster moved towards performance-based runs in what will be his final day aboard the FW45 before next week’s season opener. Meanwhile, third-placed Alonso continued to show promise in the Aston Martin, which has run reliably since an early stoppage for reserve driver Felipe Drugovich on the first morning. Alfa Romeo wound up fourth overall with Zhou Guanyu, who is one of three drivers – alongside the aforementioned Alonso and Sargeant – to be completing a full stint at the wheel on Friday. Kevin Magnussen and Esteban Ocon were fifth and sixth respectively in their Haas and Alpine machines, with Sergio Perez seventh as he got his first taste of the Red Bull RB19 after Verstappen’s Thursday stint. Lewis Hamilton took eighth for Mercedes, having lost some track time after a piece of debris flew off his car – before it was run over by Alonso – and saw the seven-time world champion head back to the pits for repairs involving some tape. READ MORE: 5 of the most dramatic moments from Season 5 of Netflix’s Drive To Survive The morning order was rounded out by McLaren’s Lando Norris and AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda, who racked up plenty of laps but refrained from posting any headline times, as drivers and teams continued to work through varying programmes. A host of driver changes will take place over the lunch break, with the afternoon runners set to benefit from laps in both intense heat and the cooler, more representative twilight conditions – given that qualifying and the race at the Sakhir venue will take place within this window. Stay tuned to F1 pre-season testing via our dedicated live blog. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences 2023 Pre-season Testing: What we learned on Day 1 in Bahrain via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

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BREAKING: Yuki Tsunoda to stay on with AlphaTauri for 2023

AlphaTauri have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will remain with the squad for the 2023 season, for what will be the Japanese driver’s third year with the Italian team. Tsunoda joined the Faenza-based AlphaTauri at the start of the 2021 season, and has spent two years to date alongside Pierre Gasly, netting 43 points in that time (32 of which were earned last season) alongside a best race finish of fourth – claimed at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. READ MORE: Horner addresses Gasly reports as Colton Herta is linked with AlphaTauri switch Speaking of his new deal, Tsunoda said: “I want to say a huge thank you to Red Bull, Honda and Scuderia AlphaTauri for continuing to give me the opportunity to drive in F1. Having moved to Italy last year, to be closer to the factory, I really feel part of the team and am glad that I get to carry on racing with them in 2023. Of course, our 2022 season isn’t over yet and we’re still pushing hard in the midfield battle, so I’m fully focused on finishing it on a high and then we will look forward to next year.” Team boss Franz Tost added of the 22 year old’s re-signing: “As we’ve seen since he joined us last year, Yuki is a very talented driver and has improved a lot this season. The pace he has shown recently is clear evidence of a steep learning curve, which proves he deserves a seat in F1, and I still expect some strong results from him in the last six races of 2022. As I always say, a driver needs at least three years to fully get to grips with Formula 1, so I’m pleased he’s been given the time to show his full potential. “In addition, it’s a testament to Dr. Marko and his driver programme that we’re able to bring these young talents up from the junior categories and develop them. I’d like to join Yuki in thanking Red Bull and AlphaTauri, as well as Honda, for their continuous support and for allowing him to stay with us for another year.” READ MORE: Tost promises FP1 runs for Herta if it will help IndyCar star with Super Licence wrangles The identity of Tsunoda’s team mate is less clear, meanwhile, with AlphaTauri and Red Bull having publicly stated that they would be prepare to release Gasly to another team if they found a suitable replacement – with Tost admitting that IndyCar driver Colton Herta was of interest to the team if they could overcome the barrier of the American obtaining a Super Licence. via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com