Will Yuki Tsunoda’s Contract Be Renewed at the Japanese GP?

Well, dear fans, looks like the rumors are swirling faster than the cars on the track! Word on the paddock is that AlphaTauri will be keeping the company of Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda for the 2024 season. So, while Ricciardo dreams of a future dance with Red Bull in 2025, Tsunoda can relish another season at AlphaTauri. And not just any season – it’s set to be a flashy one with a fresh name and a closer bond with Red Bull.

Now, where does that leave our rising star, Liam Lawson? Let’s remember the rookie turned heads (and helmets?) when he stepped in for the injured Ricciardo, delivering quite the performance, with his dazzling debut resulting in a ninth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. Talk about making an entrance! Yet, with this news, he’s left hanging in the balance. Is a stint with Williams on the horizon? Only time will tell.

While the rumor mill is hard at work, the confirmation might be just around the corner, especially as the Japanese GP looms. When cheekily quizzed about possibly being the “odd one out” by Speedcafe’s Matt Coch, Tsunoda played coy, hinting, “We’ll see soon, you’ll know soon.” Oh, the suspense!

Sources also whispered to ESPN that Yuki Tsunoda and the ever-smiling Daniel Ricciardo are set to continue their adventures with AlphaTauri in 2024. This move will apparently can be made official before the race lights go out at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Tsunoda has also dropped a cheeky hint that Australian speedster Daniel Ricciardo might just snag a seat at AlphaTauri next year, edging out young gun Liam Lawson.

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With the team playing its cards close to the chest about its 2024 lineup, the F1 fandom is buzzing with speculation.

AlphaTauri’s 2024 driver dilemma: Daniel Ricciardo or Liam Lawson?

Let’s rewind a bit. Lawson, straight out of New Zealand, has been turning heads and revving up the conversations. With a nifty ninth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix, this Kiwi seems to be telling the world, “Hey, I’m here to stay!” Meanwhile, poor Ricciardo had a bit of a hand hiccup – breaking his metacarpal at the Dutch GP. But don’t fret; he’s gunning for a comeback at the Qatar Grand Prix in October.

Now, here’s where it gets spicy. When Sky Sports F1 got curious about Tsunoda’s pick for a 2024 teammate, Yuki didn’t exactly make things crystal clear. “Daniel’s got that old-school wisdom,” Tsunoda mused. “He’s like that wise owl, providing feedback and helping with car development. Engineers? They adore him.” But before we get all Team Daniel, Yuki added, “Liam’s made a splash. Just look at Monza and Singapore – the lad’s got flair.”

So, what’s it going to be AlphaTauri? The seasoned expertise of Ricciardo or the fresh zest of Lawson? Yuki summed it up with a playful, “It’s scary to say!” And for us? Well, we’ll just be here, munching on our popcorn, waiting for the big reveal.

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