The 2022 silly season unfolded in a way that led to Yuki Tsunoda losing his ‘big brother’ Pierre Gasly. In an unexpected turn of events, Gasly, who had already signed an extension with AlphaTauri, went to Alpine. Formula 1 is a sport where your teammate is your biggest competitor. The unprecedented bromance between the duo was a breath of fresh air for the F1 world. The Frenchman took the role of the leader at Red Bull‘s sister outfit and the rookie, Tsunoda, happily followed the lead.
In a recent interview as a pre-season press activity, Yuki Tsunoda sat down to have a chat about what he expects from the new partnership. Though younger, Tsunoda is now the ‘veteran’ of the team. The 27-year-old rookie, Nyck de Vries, will be making his debut in the upcoming season alongside the 22-year-old Japanese. While the Dutchman already has big shoes to fill in, coming from the country of the reigning double-world champion, the gaping hole left by Yuki’s best mate won’t be easy to fill either. Tsunoda has already highlighted that the relationship that he had with Gasly is a different one.
In the video circulation on Twitter, Yuki said, “I think with Pierre was kind of like brother, older brother, I was the younger brother. He is still going to be in the paddock. And I think Nyck, we still spend couple of weeks together or couple of days.”
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He further added with optimism, “So we don’t know how it goes but so far we get along well. I think he is more kinda serious [with] each thing. Quite a lot different personality as me. But I think we get along well already. It will be a different relationship as Pierre but I know that we can work together well.”
The fans had a ‘who is cutting onions?’ moment, watching the introverted driver spill some beans.
Fans react to the separated ex-AlphaTauri duo as Yuki Tsunoda shed light on his equation with
The Japanese driver trying to strike a balance between his ex-teammate and a new one has kind words for both. But even his neutral stance tilted heavily towards Gasly.
I'm a child of divorce https://t.co/nHAVyopar8
— Amanda 🇺🇦🤙🏻👞 (@amanda_2626) February 14, 2023
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He just got divorced and now they’re trying to set him up again????
— mariana (@mikubindertj) February 13, 2023
Replying to the comment, the admin replied, looking back at his personal experience humorously.
literally how my friends react too 😅
— I'm ED (@Im_ED__) February 13, 2023
But the fans couldn’t help but get emotional over Yuki missing his best mate and being ‘set up’ with a new one.
when you barely over your ex and everyone's already setting you up with someone new
— Leena (@Frogrings) February 13, 2023
The fans didn’t miss the change in Yuki’s expression when the fact that the Frenchman missed him was mentioned.
aww, look how his face lighted up when he heard pierre was missing him 🥹🫶🏽
— jess⁵⁵ (@jessiraphaela) February 13, 2023
The fans couldn’t keep their hardcore love for the old AlphaTauri duo at bay. They slightly even sidelined the poor rookie who is set to fill in for Tsunoda’s first love.
Nycks come and go but Yukierre is forever.
— Jesal Sheth (@JesalASheth) February 14, 2023
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Bye I’m going to kns https://t.co/ml7Ov8W92V
— Roka🔫MIDNIGHTS (@roiuwqs) February 13, 2023
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With a new man lining next to the Japanese driver, do you think they can hatch a friendship that Yuki shared with his ex-teammate?