Tsunoda sets his goals: 'Want to do deliver results, for me but also for Honda'

In an interview, 20-year-old Yuki Tsunoda, who will make his Formula 1 debut with AlphaTauri in Bahrain, explained his relationship with engine manufacturer Honda, and why he wants to pursue success in the premier class of motor racing, not only for himself but also, in a way, for them. 

In an interview published on the official website of AlphaTauri, which last Friday became the second team on the grid to present its new livery, Tsunoda explained what Honda has meant to him since the earliest years of his racing career. "Honda have supported me since I was in Formula 4 and have played an incredibly important role in my career," Tsunoda said. 

Showing gratitude

The AlphaTauri driver and teammate of Pierre Gasly continued: "I will never stop saying thank you to them and I will try to show my appreciation to them through my driving, by delivering the best possible results this season. For them it is their last year in F1, which is a real pity, but I think it will be a good year for them with improved engine power." 

Tsunoda thus states that he not only wants to fight for the points for himself, but also to show his gratitude towards Honda. He emphasises this again in a summary of his goals for the 2021 season: "My main goal this season is to do well, for the team, for myself and certainly for Honda.”

Also, after his debut in Formula One, Tsunoda hopes to " learn quickly and deliver results as soon as possible. I must always do the best I can and then we will see how the season plays out."