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Why AlphaTauri changed tack on being an F1 rookie training ground
AlphaTauri has decided to retain Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for the current season, leaving Liam Lawson on the sidelines. The team’s focus has shifted towards achieving the best possible results rather than using the team as a training ground for future recruits. The change in approach coincides with new management, with Peter Bayer taking over as CEO and Laurent Mekies as team principal. Bayer emphasizes the complexity of Formula 1 and the need for young drivers to have sufficient time to develop before reaching the highest level. The team plans to conduct private running with young drivers in a two-year-old car in order to better prepare them for the challenges of Formula 1.
