Scuderia AlphaTauri F1 Team Principal Franz Tost has spoken about the 2023 F1 driver line-up.
Scuderia AlphaTauri have already announced Pierre Gasly’s 2023 retention, but Gasly is now linked to the Alpine F1 team seat kicked by Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri.
In order for Pierre Gasly to move to the Alpine F1 team, Colton Herta will join as a replacement. Colton Herta is currently ineligible for an F1 Super License, and the decision of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) is the key.
First, he commented on Pierre Gasly: ”He has a contract with Scuderia AlphaTauri.”
When asked if he would approve a move to the Alpine F1 team, he said, “It’s up to Red Bull to decide.”
When asked about his impressions of Colton Herta, Franz Tost said: “I don’t know him and I’ve never seen him (race).
“I don’t care which drivers Red Bull keeps. It’s my job to educate them, whoever it is. That’s it. Maybe Red Bull will provide that topic. right”
And what is worrisome is Yuki Tsunoda, who has not yet been announced to remain in 2023.
If this continues, Franz Tost commented, “At the moment, yes,” when asked if Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda will be in 2023.
“First of all Red Bull has to make sure he (Yuki Tsunoda) drives for us.”
Asked if Tsunoda could play the role of team leader if Yuki Tsunoda and Colton Herta team up in 2023, Franz Tost said: “Yes, if the car is good enough.” said.
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