Formula One’s Faenza primarily based outfit AlphaTauri have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will stay with the group for the 2023 F1 season, following his first profitable two years with the Italian group.
The Japanese driver made his debut with the Faenza primarily based outfit in 2021, and has accomplished 36 races since. He scored two factors at his first ever F1 race in Bahrain final 12 months, gathering a complete of 32 factors on his approach to 14th place within the Drivers’ Standings.
However, his second season has been harder as far as he has solely scored factors on three events with Round 6 of the 2022 F1 season, the Spanish Grand Prix being the final time that he completed within the prime ten. The Sagamihara-born driver at the moment sits sixteenth within the drivers’ championship.
recent off the announcement that @yukitsunoda07 will stay with the group in 2023, he stopped in for a chat about his time with us thus far, his finest moments, and naturally, meals! ✌️
faucet beneath to pay attention! 👇
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) September 22, 2022
Speaking of his new deal, Tsunoda mentioned: “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 12 months previous’s re-signing: “As we’ve seen since he joined us final 12 months, Yuki is a really proficient driver and has improved loads 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,” Tost concluded.
AlphaTauri is but to touch upon who will companion Tsunoda after his present teammate Pierre Gasly has been lengthy linked to a swap to Alpine.
