An interview with Franz Tost
Tost is now looking for Tsunoda to continue his all-around progression and raise his game in all aspects: "He has developed quite well. It was not an easy season for him because it was always dependent on car performance. But I must say he improved a lot, especially in the last few races. He was also quite strong in qualifying."
As to the improvement in his temperament specifically, Tost added: "He learned. There were hardly any bad communications or emotional communications on the radio.”
Some quotes from Tsunoda (same source article):Tost is now looking for Tsunoda to continue his all-around progression and raise his game in all aspects:
"He improved the technical understanding from the mechanical side, from the aerodynamic side, he also improved a little bit the tyre management in the race," assessed Tost. "Then he simply needs to be more concentrated on Formula 1, to be better prepared for everything. It's all the different areas, everything a little bit more. It's not that Yuki doesn't have one big deficiency. No. He is quite good, he is there, but he has to improve in all the different aspects to achieve at the next level."
Unlike at the end of 2021, when Tsunoda was shocked to discover he had retained his seat for 2022 as he did not feel he was worthy of a second season, he at least believes he is more deserving of a third year with the team.
"The whole season, I would say I was fighting with Pierre consistently, especially in the second half," Tsunoda told GPFans in comparing himself to then team-mate Gasly.
"In qualifying, I think I was beating him more than in the races. This is good, I never had it [the previous year] so it is good progress.
"We had a lot of reliability issues and penalties which impacted the championship. It is a shame but much more deserved [to stay]."
sounds great
