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Tsunoda says small height and weight not an 'advantage'

AlphaTauri rookie Yuki Tsunoda says his diminutive height and weight offer no "big advantage" in terms of aerodynamics or weight distribution. At just 5ft 2in, Tsunoda is the shortest driver on the 2021 grid and perhaps one of most pint-sized drivers in the history of the sport. The Japanese charger made a big impression in pre-season testing two weeks ago in Bahrain, concluding his three days of preparation with the second fastest time, just 0.093s behind Red Bull pace setter Max Verstappen. Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko insists his new protégé is the real deal. But in addition to his outstanding talent, is the featherweight Tsunoda gaining an edge thanks to his...
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