Yuki Tsunoda compares Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson
The Japanese driver has been invited to speak about his future at AlphaTauri. But also about the chances of seeing Liam Lawson or Daniel Ricciardo drive in 2024.
What mysteries. At AlphaTauri, no one wants to spill the beans just yet. As the end of the season approaches, no one knows who will be driving for the Faenza team in 2024. While our German colleagues at Auto Motor und Sports announce the extension of Yuki Tsunoda, he has not confirmed the rumor. « We are already talking about it. It’s not confirmed yet. But I don’t know, to be honest », he explained in a press conference.
If it were to be extended, the Japanese driver should team up with either Daniel Ricciardo or Liam Lawson. The first is returning to Formula 1 after several months away. The second is replacing the Australian and showing great speed. Even faster than Yuki Tsunoda. So, who to choose?
Performance or experience?
The one who will be at home, for this Japanese Grand Prix, was invited to compare the two contenders for the second seat at AlphaTauri. Daniel definitely brings more experience. And he has shown a lot of feedback, comparison. He can certainly provide more details on how the car behaves. I think that helps the engineers a lot. And I think they appreciate it, explained the Japanese.
If AlphaTauri wants to rely on experience and feedback for the development of the car, the Faenza leaders would then choose the Australian. On the other hand, if AlphaTauri wants to focus on the future and performance, they should look towards Liam Lawson. « Liam, I think he has shown good performances in the first three races. And it is likely that he will continue to improve. »
