As Sergio Perez’s performance only declines, drivers are now coming forward to let their vacancy known. And Yuki Tsnuoda, the star rookie of AlphaTauri did not take too much time to let everyone know he was prepared to be in a Red Bull car.
If you look at Max Verstappen’s dominance this season, it is easy to note that the Red Bull team has developed some sort of rocket ship.
Yuki Tsnuoda was asked if he would like to drive the Red Bull car someday, which obviously had him say the word “Yes“. However, he made sure the dominating team knew he was prepared to be a second driver as soon as they took him in. He said, “I would like to drive in the same car.”
“Because I don’t know, obviously it’s hard, he’s good. But same time, we never drive together and obviously the car is different. So it’s hard to say about the driving difference. As for driving and performance in dry conditions or in qualifying, I wouldn’t say for now that we have a big difference. Of course, the consistency is definitely better.”
🚨 Yuki Tsunoda says he would like to drive the Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s teammate
“I would like to drive in the same car.”
“Because I don’t know, obviously it’s hard, he’s good. But same time, we never drive together and obviously the car is different. So it’s hard to say… pic.twitter.com/4qahh5zxfg
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However, the team has seemed adamant about keeping Perez in the running at least to start their 2024 season. But with rumors of Daniel Ricciardo possibly replacing him mid-season, it could be a matter of time for Tsunoda to sit in Red Bull.
The Japanese driver has done so in his rookie days as a Red Bull junior. Nonetheless, names like Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson can make his candidacy difficult.
Did Yuki Tsunoda befriend Max Verstappen in hopes of a Red Bull seat?
Yuki Tsunoda has spent three seasons on the AlphaTauri team. With his fourth season for the Red Bull sister team confirmed, he wishes for a promotion.
With a fourth season secured, he is confident he is prepared for a Red Bull seat. However, there are many drivers who are looking forward to being in the same car as Max Verstappen. Daniel Ricciardo, Liam Lawson and now, Lando Norris have all wished for the same.
however, if not the same car, then definitely a little friendship can go a long way. Although the sport does not have room for a friendship to be maintained, Tsunoda has revealed to be very close to the Dutchman.
He said, “[Max] Verstappen is very different than he seems from the outside. He’s a very nice guy. He is the one who introduced me to a delicious gin and tonic. I am eternally grateful to him for that.”
Yuki Tsunoda Thanks ‘Nice Guy’ Max Verstappen For Introducing Him to the ‘Delicious’ Pleasureshttps://t.co/zsMcgDv1x2
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The Japanese driver also confirmed their affinity towards each other by mentioning that he would vacation with the three-time champion. Nonetheless, the AlphaTauri star seems to be making progress with only a Red Bull seat in his mind. This only put Sergio Perez in a tougher position as he fought off every other driver to save his seat.