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Yuki Tsunoda says he “got a heart attack” when AlphaTauri called him in for a late pitstop to successfully secure
After a series of disappointing races, Yuki Tsunoda narrowly missed out on a top 10 starting position in Austin, Texas. However, he quickly made up ground during the race, passing Esteban Ocon and taking advantage of retirements to secure a 10th place finish. Tsunoda’s team made a strategic decision to pit him late in the race and put on fresh tires, allowing him to secure the fastest lap and earn an additional point. While initially concerned about the pit call, Tsunoda was relieved when he learned it was for the fastest lap. This was the first time he had gone for fastest lap in his Formula 1 career and he enjoyed the experience, feeling the grip and speed of the car. Tsunoda recognized the progress his team, AlphaTauri, is making and believes they are getting closer to consistently scoring points.
Source: Motorsport Week
