Yuki Tsunoda labels AlphaTauri as F1's new ‘dark horse' emerges after transformational upgrades

Yuki Tsunoda believes recent upgrades have transformed AlphaTauri’s F1 fortunes and turned them into a “dark horse”. 
F1’s new ‘dark horse' emerges after transformational upgrades 

After scoring points at each of the last three rounds in t🌠he United States, Mexico City and Brazil, AlphaTauri have risen from last place in the constructors’ championship. 

The Faenza-based outfit have leapfrogged rivals Haas and Alfa Romeo and now sit ju🎃st seven points behind seventh-placed Williams heading into the final two races in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabiꦯ. 

AlphaTauri’s upturn in♔ form has been attributed to a major flo𝓰or and bodywork upgrade that was introduced in Austin. 

Since the Singapore Grand Prix, AlphaTauri have also been using the rear suspension of Reᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚﷺ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚd Bull’s dominant RB19, according to Italian publication . 

These♕ changes have left Tsunoda, who has claimed points finishes at two of the last three rounds, confident that AlphaTauri are now ahead of their nearest ༺rivals. 

🌌“It’s a big surprise. I think right now we’re a dark horse, especially compared to our other competitors, so I think it’s good🔴,” Tsunoda is quoted by Motorsport.com.

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) AlphaTauri AT04 follows Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 21,
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) AlphaTauri AT04 follows Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1…

“So far, we are scoring points🏅 three races in a row, so a very good 💝rhythm.

“W🃏e need to jus🐎t keep doing like this for the rest of the races. Now we are closer to P7 in the teams’ Championship. I think it’s possible and we will do our best.”

The Japanese dri🦄ver added: “Inside the car, I feel quite similar. Obviously, I feel better, I feel more balance.  

“The results say everything. We definitely made☂ a big step, especially the upgrades we had in Austin. Before Austin, we didn’t score enough points often. 

“Now we’re scoring🐎 three races in a row. That shows everything.”

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