The FIA has explained the unusual sequence of events which led to Yuki Tsunoda being denied the chance to rejoin the lead lap in the final Safety Car period.
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Ricciardo given two penalty points for “too late, too optimistic” move on Tsunoda
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo was given two penalty points on his licence for his collision with Yuki Tsunoda during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Ocon to start from pit lane, Tsunoda takes grid drop after parc ferme breaches
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon and Yuki Tsunoda have dropped down the starting order for the United States Grand Prix for breaching parc ferme restrictions.
Japan’s new F1 star knows what he must do to keep AlphaTauri’s faith in him
News Focus
Posted onYuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 future was assured with a new deal ahead of his first home home race, but he knows where he must improve in his third season.
Tsunoda confirmed for a third season at AlphaTauri in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onYuki Tsunoda will remain at AlphaTauri for a third season in Formula 1 next year, the team has confirmed.
Not much I could do about reprimands which led to grid drop – Tsunoda
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda says there was little he could have done to avoid the 10-place grid drop he was issued for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen, Perez, Sainz and others join Hamilton in taking engine change penalties
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc and George Russell are the only drivers from the three front-running teams without penalties heading into this weekend’s race.
Tsunoda to get 10-place penalty for Italian GP after reprimand over seatbelts
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA is expected to confirm a 10-place grid penalty for Yuki Tsunoda at next week’s Italian Grand Prix after he collected his fifth reprimand of the year.
Mercedes simulation shows Tsunoda VSC cost Hamilton chance to beat Verstappen
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ strategy simulations indicated Lewis Hamilton had a chance to win the Dutch Grand Prix had it not been disrupted by a Virtual Safety Car period.
Gasly wants talks over “unnecessary” collision with team mate Tsunoda
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says talks are needed at AlphaTauri over the collision between the team’s cars during Sunday’s British Grand Prix.
Miami Grand Prix buzz even bigger than Austin – Gasly
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly says the buzz around the Miami Grand Prix feels like Formula 1’s equivalent of the Super Bowl.
Tsunoda expects ‘Safety Car traffic jams’ in Miami’s ‘super-tight’ final sector
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onA narrow section of Formula 1’s new Miami circuit could prove particularly tricky during any Safety Car periods this weekend, Yuki Tsunoda has predicted.
Tsunoda collects second reprimand as Hamilton and Stroll are cleared
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda has been reprimanded for impeding Carlos Sainz Jnr during today’s second practice session, while Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll were cleared.
Alonso and Tsunoda make final penalty-free power unit changes at third round
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Yuki Tsunoda will both move to a third power unit as practice for the Australian Grand Prix begins on Friday.
First pictures: New AlphaTauri AT03 makes track debut at Misano
2022 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri’s new AT03 has run on track for the first time at Misano ahead of the 2022 F1 season.
Red Bull’s five F2 drivers targeting promotion to an F1 seat in 2023
Formula 2
Posted onRed Bull’s junior talent roster looks stronger than it has for years and the likes of Yuki Tsunoda will be wary of the progress its five F2 drivers make in 2022.
Why drivers backed Hamilton’s call for clarity after meeting over Verstappen incident
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onSeveral drivers questioned the stewards’ handling of the controversial incident between the title rivals, and backed Lewis Hamilton’s call for clarity and consistency.
Tsunoda says Ricciardo’s Mexico incident shows Sao Paulo GP penalty was wrong
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda remains unhappy with the 10-second penalty he was given in Brazil for a collision with Lance Stroll.
Tsunoda: Engineers agreed I needed more information to avoid Red Bull Q3 mishap
2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda had talks with his AlphaTauri engineers and Red Bull management following his incident with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during qualifying in Mexico.
Why Red Bull were too quick to blame Tsunoda over their spoiled Q3 laps
2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull were quick to blame Yuki Tsunoda after their drivers’ laps were ruined in Q3, but the AlphaTauri driver had little room for manoeuvre.