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In his latest column, former Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart is disappointed in the performance of Yuki Tsunoda after he threw away an important result for his old team.
“We had an eventful weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, particularly with regard to Checo. I feel sympathetic for him as it was the right decision, just poorly executed. If he had given a bit more space, he could have taken the lead after Turn 1. Now, let’s talk about AlphaTauri and Yuki Tsunoda. What a mistake! It was obvious that he and Oscar Piastri would eventually collide. Those four points he lost for eighth place are crucial for the team. We’re looking at roughly a $20 million difference in prize money between 8th and 10th place in the Constructors’ Championship. They are currently tied with Alfa Romeo in 8th place with 16 points. Had Tsunoda secured those points that were within reach, they would have had 20 points and a comfortable lead over Alfa Romeo and Haas. This is where Perez differs from Tsunoda. Tsunoda let down the entire team, while Perez only let down himself. Tsunoda’s mentality is the problem. He can be fast – he has earned five points this year – but if I were Franz Tost, I would have taken some action after that move. It’s clear that he only fights for his own success, disregarding the team’s interests. Together with Daniel Ricciardo’s seventh place, they could have scored ten points, but four were lost due to sheer stupidity. Additionally, I have a personal attachment to AlphaTauri since it was my former Minardi team that Red Bull took over. When I finished in tenth and last place with Minardi in the Constructors’ in 2005, I never imagined that 18 years later they would still be finishing in 10th. That’s why this result would have been significant, and why I am so frustrated with Yuki. He threw away four points, which could amount to $20 million, all for nothing but impatience and self-interest. I’m truly, truly, truly disappointed in him.”
Forrás: RacingNews 365
