AlphaTauri drivers enthusiastic about the car: 'It's a nice starting point'

With the revised 2021 Honda power unit, AlphaTauri will be looking to settle firmly into the midfield this year. With drivers Pierre Gasly and rookie Yuki Tsunoda, the team is looking ahead to what will undoubtedly be an interesting season. The Italian team had a good winter test and there is a feeling of confidence for this season.

"We had our best winter ever. The car felt good", Gasly explained in the first press conference of this season, where Formule1.nl is present. Tsunoda is also comfortable in the AT02."I don't feel any pressure at all and really can't wait to drive in Formula One. I feel comfortable in the car and I've done everything I can to get to this debut," said the young Japanese driver.

AlphaTauri's performance in 2020 was been mixed, with the car sometimes performing very well and sometimes not so well. Gasly, too, is still keeping an open mind about the performance of his new car. "It's still difficult to estimate where we are exactly, but the car has had a good start. That's a nice starting point."

For Gasly, the biggest pressure is already off, following his first win at Monza last season. For Tsunoda it is just beginning, although the Japanese driver says he wants to get used to the sport first."I don't have any expectations for the time being. Of course I would like to score my first points as soon as possible," concluded Tsunoda.