Opponents in F1 now, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda were teammates between 2021 and 2022 at AlphaTauri. The two drivers therefore had time to form rather strong bonds before the Frenchman arrived at Alpine in 2023. The Japanese also spoke about his relationship with his friend.
Before Pierre Gasly does not arrive at Alpine in 2023, the Frenchman trained at Red Bull et AlphaTauri (From now on Racing Bulls). The 28-year-old pilot has also established rather strong ties with Yuki Tsunoda between 2021 and 2022. Pierre Gasly notably provided valuable advice to the Japanese so that he progresses as quickly as possible in F1. The current pilot of Racing Bulls also spoke about his relationship with his friend.
“It’s rare, that’s for sure.”
« I think it was something special. Having that kind of friendship in the paddock, especially with your teammate, who is one of the closest people to you and with whom you often talk, but at the same time, [sur] the track, is one of your biggest rivals, it's rare, that's for sure. I appreciated that he was kind to me, even after [que Gasly ait rejoint Alpine]. So, yes, I learned a lot the first year when I was with him, he helped me with a lot of things when I was a beginner, and especially when I struggled a lot during the first half of the season » first explained Yuki Tsunoda in comments reported by Motorsport.com.
“Great”, Yuki Tsunoda delights Pierre Gasly
« I think he won't be able to chat with me like the first year [rires]. But it's still nice. I will soon move to Milan, where he also lives. So, I'm sure we'll see each other again. We had some discussions. He's very happy that I'm moving there and he even threw me a sort of welcome party to Milan. It will be great » then added the pilot of Racing Bulls. Despite the departure of Pierre Gasly chez Alpinethe French and the Japanese obviously still get along wonderfully.
