F1 pre-season testing is in full swing, with teams trying out their new cars ahead of the season. Lando Norris topped the charts on the first day of testing with a quick time of 1:19.568. Yuki Tsunoda finished in seventh place after a good day on track, finishing ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen, who ended in ninth place.
The young Japanese driver was happy with what he achieved on the first day, saying that AlphaTauri hit all their goals for the day. Tsunoda said of the team’s first day with the AT03:
He continued:
AlphaTauri’s Yuki Tsunoda has been training for 2022 season after a disappointing rookie year
Yuki Tsunoda entered the sport in 2021 after a successful F2 career, where he finished third in 2020.
However, the driver has lacked pace when compared to other drivers on the grid despite having a competent car. His teammate Pierre Gasly often outclassed him in both race and qualifying sessions last season.
However, it seems the young Japanese has stepped up for the 2022 season, acknowledging that his performances in 2021 were subpar. According to The Race’s Scott Mitchell, the AlphaTauri driver has improved his physical conditioning with constant, rigorous training. Mitchell said in this regard:
AlphaTauri will hope the young Japanese driver brings his A-game to the 2022 season. While pre-season testing is no real indicator of things to come, fans can be hopeful of seeing a quicker Tsunoda in the next few months.
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