Yuki Tsunoda "The pressure to win the first podium in F1 made a mistake"[F1-Gate .com]

Yuki Tsunoda says he made a mistake during the F1 rookie season due to the pressure to win his first F1 podium.

In the history of F1, Aguri Suzuki, Kamui Kobayashi and Takuma Sato are the only Japanese drivers to win the podium, and Yuki Tsunoda is the fourth Japanese driver in the early stages of his career. There seems to be pressure to become.

However, the beginning of Yuki Tsunoda’s F1 rookie season became more known for his radio rants rather than performance, and he made some notable mistakes. Yuki Tsunoda admits that he was pushing harder than he should be because he wanted to win the podium now in his second year.

When asked if he was aiming for the first Japanese victory in F1, Yuki Tsunoda replied, “I don’t know at this point.”

“I’m really focused on the situation right now and I’m mainly developing cars.”

“At the same time, I’m trying to get as many points as possible. Of course, if I have the opportunity to get the podium, I’d like to make the most of that opportunity. Of course, it’s good to get the podium. , Currently I’m not focusing on that. “

“I was trying to get the podium in the first half of last season, but I was so excited that I suddenly made a lot of mistakes and always pushed the corner.”

“I’m not thinking about that right now. I’m really enjoying the situation, working as a team and trying to get as many points as possible, but of course if I can win or get the podium. ,That is wonderful.”

This is not the first time Yuki Tsunoda has honestly looked back on the F1 rookie season. Earlier this month, Yuki Tsunoda admitted that he didn’t know what he was doing in 2021.

“I think I have a lot more control than last year,” said Yuki Tsunoda, comparing this season with the rookie year.

“At the same time, I wasn’t in full control last year. I didn’t know what I was doing and I was pushing to the limit on every lap. That’s how things happen.”

“But in reality, it improved me, so it was a really good learning as a driver.”

“After that, I got into a bad loop, which was a good learning as a driver. I was able to take the next step and that’s why I’m getting points today. Compared to last year. I think we’re taking a big step, especially in race pace. ”