Paris – Japanese youngster Yuki Tsunoda and Frenchman Pierre Gasly will stay at Alpha Tauri for the 2022 Formula One season, the team announced on Tuesday.
21-year-old Tsunoda has impressed during her rookie season, picking up 18 points with a 6th overall finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Gasly has been with AlphaTauri since joining in 2017, except for a brief stint with sister team Red Bull in 2019.
“I have a very good relationship with Pierre. I’ve learned a lot from him this year and his experience has helped me continue to develop my skills, so it’s great to continue my F1 journey with him,” said Tsunada. .
“I’m really excited to stay with Scuderia AlphaTauri for the second season.”
Next season will see the introduction of new regulations in F1, which are expected to provide an opportunity for smaller teams to close the gap with recent leaders.
“Consistency and stability are key elements towards the new era of F1, with the introduction of the 2022 regulations,” AlphaTauri said in a statement. “The team believes that the current duo will be able to deliver good results.”
Gasly, who was dropped by Red Bull midway through the 2019 campaign, has been in excellent form since, scoring three times on the podium, including his first win at the Italian Grand Prix last year.
“I am delighted to see what we can achieve in the new era of F1 and continue to work with the best team possible to move us forward in the team rankings,” the 25-year-old said. speak.
Gasly is eighth in the 2021 drivers’ standings with 66 points.
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