“In Brazil, I honestly felt it quite a lot”: Yuki Tsunoda admits he needs to improve his physical condition to perform better in F1

"In Brazil, I honestly felt it quite a lot": Yuki Tsunoda admits he needs to improve his physical condition to perform better in F1

Alpha Tauri driver Yuki Tsunoda has said that he has to improve his physical condition if he wants to succeed in F1. 

Tsunoda joined Alpha Tauri this season and is currently in his rookie year in F1. The Japanese driver has had a turbulent season. It has taken him time to adjust to the sport but it seems like he is slowly finding his feet. After starting strong in Bahrain in March, he went through a rough patch.

However, since his future with the Italian team was confirmed for 2022, Tsunoda has looked more comfortable in his car. Still, the 21 year old has admitted that he needs to improve in a lot of aspects.

He is 14th in the driver’s standings with 20 points to his name.

Yuki said he was not at his best physical shape in Brazil and it affected him a lot.

Yuki Tsunoda was really surprised at the physicality of the F1 cars

Tsunoda moved from the UK to Italy earlier this year to intensify his F1 training. The young driver said he was surprised at the physicality of Formula 1 cars. He was especially surprised at the toll it took on one’s neck.

At Interlagos, he was having discomfort in his shoulders after the race. That is the aspect of his training, he wants to work harder on.

“In Brazil I felt it a little bit – to be honest, not a little bit, quite a lot,” said Tsunoda. “Yeah, it’s not perfect. “Definitely I need to improve physically as well. But I think it’s OK.”

Tsunoda is not the only rookie on the grid this year. Haas driver Nikita Mazepin also agreed that keeping oneself a 100% fit is extremely difficult.

“Physically it’s difficult to train in the gym when you’re flying around so much and your body’s not 100%,” said Mazepin. “But when I’m driving the car, I feel that I’m fit enough to do so. “You have neck problems but that’s about it.” said Mazepin.

Also read: Lance Stroll accuses Yuki Tsunoda of being way too optimistic as their Aston Martin and AlphaTauri clash during the Brazilian GP

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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