AlphaTauri’s new driver Yuki Tsunoda said Friday that his ambition was to be “the first Japanese driver to win a race in Formula 1.”
The 20-year-old, who replaces the Russian Daniil Kvyat in the AlphaTauri stable, is the first Japanese driver to compete in Formula One since Kamui Kobayashi in 2014.
The diminutive Tsunoda — he is 1.59 meters (5ft 3in) tall — was named FIA rookie of the year in December after finishing third in his debut season with British team Carlin in the Formula 2 championship.
He has set his sights on making an even bigger impact in F1.
“I just want to beat the other drivers and I also want to be the first Japanese driver to win a race in Formula 1,…
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