Tsunoda frustrated after missing out on points at home in Japan as he questions AlphaTauri’s strategy.
Yuki Tsunoda was left with a feeling of what might have been following the Japanese Grand Prix as the home favourite’s ninth-place starting position turned into 12th at the chequered flag.
27 September 2023
Formula One - Official Site

Tsunoda and new team mate Liam Lawson ran inside the points-paying places in the opening exchanges of Sunday’s race but dropped down the order as various tyre strategies played out. At the end of it all, Lawson came home 11th as the first of the lapped runners, with Tsunoda one spot behind, meaning AlphaTauri remain at the foot of the constructors’ standings on five points.

Reflecting on his home race, Tsunoda commented: “It’s frustrating because there was pace today, but I didn’t have the opportunity to maximise it. On this track, it’s hard to follow because the tyres overheat very easily and I feel like we pitted for the hard compound too late, so I was behind everyone and had to catch up to the pack.”

“I think there was no chance to catch P10 today. It’s a shame that I wasn’t able to perform well and get a good result in front of the Japanese fans, but I got a lot of energy from them so thank you to all the fans. In the end, it is what it is.”

‘Tsunoda frustrated’;

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Lawson admits to ‘no satisfaction’ over beating Tsunoda in Suzuka
24 September 4:11PM
Author Fergal Walsh
RacingNews365

When asked if he was satisfied to finish ahead of his team-mate after missing out on a drive for next season, Lawson said: “Not satisfaction. I want to be in a seat and I don’t have one right now. It’s basically just doing the best job I can each time I get into the car. I’ll keep doing that for as long as I’m driving.”

Lawson added that AlphaTauri didn’t have the pace within the car to challenge for points during the Grand Prix. “We didn’t quite have the speed today,” he said. “To be honest, the only guys that we were really racing today were the Alpines and they were too quick. It meant that we were just outside the points unfortunately. I feel like we pretty much maximised [what we could]."

‘No satisfaction’;

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‘No satisfaction’ over beating Yuki Tsunoda for Liam Lawson at Suzuka after missing out on ‘24 seat
25 Sep 2023
Connor McDonagh
Crash.Net

Liam Lawson is taking ‘no satisfaction’ from the fact he was able to out-race Yuki Tsunoda at the Japanese Grand Prix because he missed out on a full-time seat for 2024. AlphaTauri announced Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo as their driver line-up for 2024, meaning Lawson is set for a season on the sidelines.

Lawson has been very impressive since making his F1 debut at the Dutch Grand Prix in August. He scored AlphaTauri’s best result of F1 2023 in Singapore (ninth) and managed to beat Tsunoda again on-track in Sunday’s Japanese GP.

‘No satisfaction’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/103679...ng-out-24-seat


'So be it' if Lawson has to LEAVE Red Bull programme
Monday 25 September 2023 08:57
Cal Gaunt
GPFans

As Liam Lawson's stock continues to rise following a string of impressive performances while deputising for the injured Daniel Ricciardo, attentions are turning to where he might find himself next season.

Anthony Davidson said the rookie may have to look elsewhere for the right opportunity. “Of the last three Grand Prix, two of them have been incredibly tough," Davidson said. "I mean Zandvoort with those mixed conditions, thrown in at the deep end with no testing, hardly knew the car at all, what a Grand Prix to try and survive. He did really well.”

“In the same way we saw with Pierre Gasly [he had to] make his own bed somewhere else. If [Lawson] has to do that, and I don’t know how their contracts work there, maybe he’d take a financial hit as well because I’m sure they sign up for a long time with the Red Bull program, but so be it.”

'So be it';

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Lawson received messages from ‘all the Kiwi drivers’
Wednesday 27th September, 2023 - 5:00am
By Mat Coch

Liam Lawson has had messages of support from his compatriots around the world as he continues deputising for Daniel Ricciardo. “Honestly, from all the Kiwi drivers,” Lawson said when asked by Speedcafe if he’d swapped messages with van Gisbergen. (The 22-year-old has previously revealed that Shane van Gisbergen has played a role in his burgeoning career.)

“That’s been really, really cool to see that. Obviously there’s not many of us abroad doing this kind of thing, and so I think we stay pretty well connected. From everybody, the support has been, especially from home, it’s been amazing.”

‘All the Kiwi drivers’;

https://www.speedcafe.com/2023/09/27...-kiwi-drivers/


Liam Lawson rules out possible Williams loan switch for 2024
26 Sep 2023
Connor McDonagh

Liam Lawson has seemingly ruled himself out from moving to Williams on loan for the 2024 season. Speaking during the Japanese GP weekend, Lawson made it clear that he’s “a Red Bull driver” and “all the Red Bull seats are filled”.

“I’m a Red Bull driver,” he said. “All the Red Bull seats are filled and unfortunately for me that means that, for now, I’ll be reserve driver.” Lawson’s main goal is still to be an F1 driver, with a full-time seat in 2025 in his sights.

“I’ve got my head down at the moment trying to make the most of these races,” he said. “Ultimately obviously my goal is to be in F1 so I’ll try and do what I can to achieve that in the future. One of the positives about being a Red Bull driver is, for me having five years in this programme, it’s a high-pressure programme.”

‘Made it clear that he’s “a Red Bull driver” ’;

https://www.crash.net/f1/news/103681...an-switch-2024


Lawson not distracted by missing 2024 AlphaTauri F1 race seat
Liam Lawson insists that learning he didn’t have a full-time AlphaTauri Formula 1 drive for 2024 has not distracted him from his current stint with the Italian team.
Sep 27, 2023, 10:52 AM
Motorsport.com

The Faenza outfit announced over the Suzuka weekend that Yuki Tsunoda will be joined by Daniel Ricciardo next year, with Lawson serving as reserve once again for the two Red Bull teams.

Japan was the New Zealander’s fourth outing since Ricciardo suffered a hand injury at Zandvoort. While the target is for the latter to return for the next race in Qatar, Lawson could get a fifth race in the AT04 if it is decided that Ricciardo needs more recovery time.

"I think to be honest, I haven't thought about it too much,” said Lawson when asked by Motorsport.com about the impact of the line-up confirmation. “I think right now I'm focused on making the most of this opportunity.”

‘Lawson not distracted’;

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