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Tsunoda learned from idol during the race: 'Learned how he handled the tyres'

Yuki Tsunoda had a spectacular debut for AlphaTauri. He scored points immediately, making him the first Japanese driver ever to do so in his debut race. Especially his overtaking of Fernando Alonso will be remembered for a long time. An emotional overtake Alonso was always an idol of Tsunoda, who was just nine months old when Alonso made his debut in 2001. The young Japanese admits he got 'quite emotional' in the car when he overtook Alonso. Tsunoda is quoted by Motorsport-Total.com and let it be known that he relied on his skills. "I'm also a bit sorry because I came from so far back," he explains. He even applied some techniques from the Spaniard. "I followed him for a...
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