During discussions about the forthcoming changes, young driver Yuki Tsunoda, a key member of the AlphaTauri team, playfully suggested a new name for the team: “Team Yuki.” Tsunoda’s suggestion reflects his growing influence and dedication to the team, highlighting the importance of his role in AlphaTauri’s future endeavors.
Tsunoda emphasized that the changes are long overdue, given the team’s recent struggles. AlphaTauri slipped to ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship last year and currently occupies the last position in this year’s standings. While Tsunoda and his teammate Nyck de Vries have demonstrated competitive performances, the team’s overall results have not met expectations.