AlphaTauri

Tsunoda apologises for AlphaTauri criticism

Ian Parkes Saturday 8 May 2021 21:22

Yuki Tsunoda has apologised to AlphaTauri following his post-qualifying criticism of the F1 team.

After failing to escape Q1 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix for which he will line up 16th on the grid, a furious Tsunoda initially declared over the team radio: "I can't f***ing believe this car!"

Speaking after the session, the 20-year-old Japanese driver then pointed an accusing finger at the team, suggesting he was not being given the same car as team-mate Pierre Gasly.

Tsunoda said: "I don't know. It is always different feedback compared to my team-mate. At times, it is the opposite.

"I have a bit of a question if it is the same car... of course, it is the same but you cannot tell why the car is so different. Maybe it is just the driving style but I don't know why I am struggling this much."

Tsunoda has now apologised via his social media channels. On Twitter he wrote: "I wanted to apologize for my comments today.

"I didn’t mean to criticize the team who have done a great job all weekend. I was just frustrated with my performance. Full send tomorrow🚀"

I wanted to apologize for my comments today. I didn’t mean to criticize the team who have done a great job all weekend. I was just frustrated with my performance. Full send tomorrow🚀
— 角田裕毅/Yuki Tsunoda (@yukitsunoda07) May 8, 2021

Latest News

Dutch Grand Prix

FIA issue McLaren punishment verdict after Piastri incident at Dutch GP

9 minutes ago

F1 Today

F1 News Today: Toto Wolff cuts ties with driver as Mercedes star makes costly mistake at Dutch GP

46 minutes ago

Dutch Grand Prix

Red Bull one of THREE F1 cars summoned by FIA at Dutch GP

1 hour ago

Dutch Grand Prix

F1 2025 Dutch Grand Prix weather forecast - Latest from Zandvoort as teams braced for chaotic conditions

1 hour ago

Dutch Grand Prix

F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton fights back as champion SPLITS McLarens at Dutch Grand Prix

2 hours ago

Dutch Grand Prix

Lance Stroll DESTROYS Aston Martin in crash at Dutch GP

2 hours ago

More news

Sky Sports find Martin Brundle replacement

19 august

20.000+ views

F1 News Today: Official Lewis Hamilton announcement sends fans wild as FIA in embarrassing blunder

10 august

15.000+ views

F1 boss admits Lewis Hamilton contract 'problem'

20 august

15.000+ views

Italian media claim Ferrari left with 'no choice' over Lewis Hamilton future

24 august

15.000+ views

Lewis Hamilton facing impossible Mercedes-Ferrari decision

12 august

10.000+ views

Sauber F1 issue statement after sponsor criticism over streamer death

20 august

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

Tsunoda apologises for AlphaTauri criticism

Tsunoda apologises for AlphaTauri criticism