TSUNODA STAYS PUT AT ALPHATAURI FOR 2023
The AlphaTauri team has put another part of the driver jigsaw together as it has announced that it is retaining Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda for a third season in Formula 1.
The 22-year-old joined the Red Bullowned team at the start of last season and was a points-scorer on his maiden outing in Bahrain. He went on to finish 14th in the championship. He has scored on three occasions in 2022 and is currently 16th in the rankings.
The Japanese racer 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-mate Pierre Gasly’s future is still subject to question as the French driver is being chased by the Alpine team to replace Fernando Alonso. This could leave a vacant seat alongside Tsunoda.