Bojan Vrbnjak
Yuki Tsunoda is a step closer to his dreams, racing v Formulas 1. The Japanese was in yesterday Imoli for the team Alpha Tauri passed his first test in a Formula 1 car and drove more than 350 kilometers. By doing so, he achieved the necessary condition to be able to participate in Friday’s free practice and to gain super license for the 2021 season.
"That was a lot of fun,”He said after his first appearance in the car Formula 1 rejoiced Tsunoda, who added that it was easier for him to operate the car than in Formulas 2, but the forces that reigned in the race car Tor Rossa season 2018, put his body to the test. “I imagined it would be easier, especially in the neck area.”Because in fact he has never had a problem with this area and also in Formulas 2 he never felt anything. “My neck is pretty strong, but after today's test it was severe,” he says Cunoda, who was stunned chiefly by the braking forces. “I still have to train until next time."
The beginning of his premiere was a little harder yesterday as it was at first yet wet, causing him to drive the first laps with rain tires. “Nevertheless, Juki immediately got used to the car. That means he was able to immediately improve his times when we were able to put on tires for a dry track. Surprisingly good,”He praised him Franz tost, team boss Alpha Tauri. The Japanese did their job with this, because it was just a matter of driving away required 300 kilometers and to get used to the race car. In words Toast he also intervened with the engineers important feedback and met all expectations. “He was very constant in the race simulation. This shows that he has everything under control,”The boss added with satisfaction AlphaTauria.
If everything goes according to plan, it should a young Honda in Red Bull Racing next season Formula 1 performed for the team Alpha Tauri. To this end, it must this season Formula 2 win the least fourth place, or land in fifth place and take one free Formula 1 workout, which is already planned anyway. At that time, he was in the championship Formula 2 located at third place, and by the end of the season, there are two more racing weekends in Bahrain. But because of the possibility of being able to advance to the royal class of motorsport, he doesn’t feel the pressure. “No. The goal has been clear since the start of the season. It doesn't make any difference,He added Tsunoda.
