In the round-up: Yuki Tsunoda says he understands where he needs to deliver in his second full season of Formula 1.
In brief
Tsunoda “not worried about making mistakes” in second yearAfter an often trying debut season in 2021, Tsunoda says he is clear where he needs to improve this year. “It’s true that I have to deliver more and reduce the number of mistakes I make compared to last year,” he said. “But I don’t feel any pressure.
“I am convinced I can achieve that and I’m not worried about making mistakes. I am just focussing on developing the car through the season with the team and giving them good feedback. I have the confidence to achieve those things now.”
Having completed his first full season, Tsunoda expects to benefit from his familiarity with F1’s tracks. “I will know most of the circuits this time, apart from Singapore and Australia,” he said. “And even though I have driven at Suzuka, it was in Formula 4, so 45 seconds per lap slower than an F1…