Rookie Tsunoda felt ‘a bit sorry’ passing Alonso
Yuki Tsunoda admitted to feeling "a bit sorry" for Fernando Alonso as the AlphaTauri rookie passed the two-time World Champion in Bahrain.
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Gasly excited by ‘amazing start’ with Bahrain P5
Pierre Gasly admitted securing a P5 grid position for the Bahrain Grand Prix had been an “amazing start” to the 2021 season.
‘Red Bull on same level, maybe faster than Mercedes’
According to Franz Tost, Red Bull and Mercedes are on the same level, with Christian Horner's team maybe 'even faster'.
AlphaTauri break curfew on Tsunoda’s car
AlphaTauri are the first team on the 2021 grid to break curfew this season after spotting an issue with Yuki Tsuonda's car in second practice.
Tsunoda: Staying calm is my weakest point
Turning the airwaves blue in his very first practice session as an official F1 driver, Yuki Tsunoda admits staying calm is his "weakest point".
‘Incredibly important’ that Mercedes beaten – Tost
Franz Tost believes it is "incredibly important" for Formula 1 that someone brings an end to the Mercedes spell of dominance.
AlphaTauri: Wind tunnel change an added challenge
As well as the challenge created by the new aerodynamic regulations, AlphaTauri also had to adapt to using different wind tunnels.
AlphaTauri ‘working hard’ to reach budget cap level
AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton said that his team are "working hard" to reach budget cap level.
AlphaTauri explain Tsunoda’s stunning lap times
AlphaTauri have explained the series of stunning lap times by Yuki Tsunoda in pre-season testing – he was activating DRS too early!
Honda believe they’ve ‘exceeded’ 2020 Mercedes PU
Honda's new power unit is better than Mercedes' engine, the old 2020 one that is, says Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe.
2021 previews: Aston Martin, Alpine, Ferrari, AlphaTauri
A short and sweet three days of 2021 pre-season testing left plenty of unanswered questions heading into the new campaign.
‘Sensational’ Tsunoda can put AT top of midfield
One of the revelations of pre-season testing, Helmut Marko believes Yuki Tsunoda can help AlphaTauri lead the midfield battle.
All AlphaTauri staff in Bahrain have been vaccinated
Every member of the AlphaTauri crew currently in Bahrain have accepted the offer of a COVID vaccine, according to reports.
Gasly confirms forward step made by AlphaTauri
Pierre Gasly feels AlphaTauri are in a better place compared to this time last year and hopes they can fight for "some good points".
AlphaTauri issues cause Tsunoda some ‘stress’
Yuki Tsunoda added 57 laps to his initial 37 in pre-season testing – but a number of niggling issues with his AlphaTauri caused him “stress”.
Gasly expects big things of ‘impressive’ Tsunoda
Pierre Gasly has admitted Yuki Tsunoda was “very impressive” in Formula 2 last season – and is expecting a “fast” new AlphaTauri team-mate.
AlphaTauri announce DAZN partnership
AlphaTauri have announced a new partnership with sports streaming service DAZN, which will involve behind-the-scenes content being produced.
AlphaTauri: AT02 has a hard act to follow
AlphaTauri believe their 2020 car was “the best the team have produced” – but are optimistic this year’s challenger will be able to match it.
Tost expecting ‘some crashes’ from Tsunoda
Franz Tost is expecting a few crashes from Yuki Tsunoda in the Japanese driver's rookie season in Formula 1.
‘Sergio Perez knows what’s in store for him’
Despite having to look outside the Red Bull family for a new team-mate for Max Verstappen, Franz Tost says Red Bull have made "good" choices in its young drivers.
Tost: 2022 ‘right at front’ of AlphaTauri’s thinking
AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost says the creation of the team’s brand new 2022 car is “right at the front” of their minds – even before the forthcoming season has begun.
Tost thanks rivals for engine freeze green light
AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost has offered a universal ‘thank you’ to all parties who agreed on the engine freeze that triggered the new Red Bull Powertrains enterprise.
Gasly: Debut season won’t be easy for Tsunoda
Pierre Gasly will be AlphaTauri's team leader this year as he enters his fourth full season with a new team-mate, rookie driver Yuki Tsunoda.
All the angles of the new AlphaTauri AT02
AlphaTauri have followed in the footsteps of McLaren by revealing their challenger for the upcoming 2021 season - the AT02.
The covers come off AlphaTauri’s 2021 challenger
AlphaTauri has become the second Formula 1 team after McLaren to reveal their 2021 car ahead of the new season, called the AT02.
AlphaTauri are out to top the midfield pack
AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has set his outfit the ambitious target of leading the midfield pack in 2021.
Gasly feeling good after recovering from Covid-19
Pierre Gasly is feeling "good" and ready to take on the 2021 F1 season, a year in which he hopes to achieve "great things" with AlphaTauri.
Age is just a number for rookie Tsunoda
The youngest driver on the 2021 grid, Yuki Tsunoda says it's useless putting emphasis on age, just look what Max Verstappen achieved.
‘Tsunoda will be competitive within a few races’
Joining a team not known for patience, AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost is backing Yuki Tsunoda to get up to speed "within a few races" as he makes his F1 debut.
Tost talks up Gasly for move to a top team
Pierre Gasly has everything it takes to become a successful F1 driver for Red Bull or another top team, according to AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost.