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Tost predicts a "very tough" start for F1 rookie Tsunoda

AlphaTauri team principal Franz Tost has warned new driver Yuki Tsunoda will face a "very tough" start to life in Formula 1. Tsunoda will make the step up from Formula 2 to replace Russian Daniil Kvyat as Pierre Gasly's team-mate but faces the prospect of racing on unfamiliar circuits with minimal pre-season testing due to a reduced schedule. Article continues under video However, Tost is prepared to give his new driver plenty of time to learn with Tsunoda earning his promotion after one year of racing in F2 and having left national level F4 at the end of 2018. "The first year for a newcomer in Formula 1 will be very tough," said Tost. "For example, you come to...
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