Tsunoda lacking self-control: “There’s no point in shouting on the radio”

If you have read AUTOhebdo n°2304 (still available on our online store), you have discovered the eruptive nature of Yuki tsunoda (Alpha Tauri). The Japanese recognized that his outbursts on the radio played tricks on him during his apprenticeship seasons.

" In Formula 3, I was always shouting at the radio whenever I made a mistake. But when I got carried away, I felt like I was driving less well in the process. I worked with a mental trainer and he confirmed to me that the lack of self-control had a negative impact on my performance on the track.

I worked in this field and it showed in Formula 2 where I gained in regularity. I'm not perfect yet and I still scream at the radio sometimes, but I'm still working on it. »

After five contested races, it is clear that the rookie has fallen back into his ways. The 21-year-old driver is aware of this, as he explained to the official podcast of the F1.

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“Knowing how to control myself is the main subject of work at the moment, especially after the Spanish Grand Prix where I lost control”, declares the one who scored points from his debut in Bahrain (9th).

The teammate of Pierre Gasly discovers with difficulty the stress and the continuous flow of information sent by his chief engineer, whether during testing or racing.

"I don't know why, but I had to scream (in Barcelona). I really need to improve on this. I don't know why I lose my temper so much when I'm in the cockpit. I like to do my trick on my own, and I don't like hearing something that disturbs me in a fast lap. But I think most drivers are like me. »

However, Yuki Tsunoda knows full well the importance of radio discussions. “There’s no point shouting on the radio. If you want advice, you have to speak very calmly, and they (the engineers) will then help you. If you shout, they can't do anything. »