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As well as the new squad name of Visa Cash App RB, a new driver line-up philosophy is being set in place as the team moves away from its methods of the past.The fresh measures could play right into the hands of Yuki Tsunoda who is entering his fourth campaign with the Faenza-based squad.
AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, has been known for nurturing Red Bull junior drivers in Formula 1, but it is now transitioning away from being solely a junior outfit. The team is aiming to climb up the grid and compete at a higher level, so they are making a philosophy change. Going forward, they plan to have one experienced driver guiding a young driver to develop their skills. This year, they have Daniel Ricciardo, a veteran, paired with rookie Yuki Tsunoda. Ricciardo’s long-term future is not with AlphaTauri, as he has ambitions to return to Red Bull or even be sought after by Mercedes. If Ricciardo leaves, Liam Lawson is likely to become Tsunoda’s teammate. Tsunoda has shown improvement over the past year and has the advantage of already being familiar with the AlphaTauri team. However, his position on the grid could be in danger if Ricciardo decides to stay, as Ricciardo’s experience and speed outweigh Tsunoda’s.
