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For a long time, the AlphaTauri team has fielded young Red Bull hopefuls with the view of nurturing them for a potential future seat at the front-running sister team. But as CEO Peter Bayer exclusively tells RacingNews365, that philosophy has changed.
AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, has undergone a shift in philosophy and will no longer field two rookie drivers in one season. The team will now have one experienced driver guiding and mentoring a young driver to develop their skills. This move is in response to the shortage of F1-ready Red Bull junior drivers. Daniel Ricciardo, with his vast F1 experience, will partner with Yuki Tsunoda in the 2024 season. The team believes this experienced driver line-up will have a positive impact on both drivers’ development and the team’s competitiveness. AlphaTauri will also be working closely with Red Bull Racing and maximizing synergies by purchasing parts allowed by the FIA regulations to improve their performance.
