What Planet is He From? David Coulthard Blasts Yuki Tsunoda for Recent Statements

What Planet is He From? David Coulthard Blasts Yuki Tsunoda for Recent Statements

Yuki Tsunoda

When AlphaTauri announced that both their drivers shall be staying surely until the end of the 2022 season, race fans were not surprised a bit to see Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda sign extension. But apparently the latter Japanese driver was shocked himself. Although he hasn’t managed to be as impressive as his French counterpart, yet Tsunoda’s shocked reaction did not go kindly with David Coulthard. 

When the young Japanese driver came to known about his extension, Tsunoda stated that he himself was not impressed by the performance and charisma shown in the 2021 season. Nonetheless, he thanked the team for showing faith in him, yet apologized for the financial losses he had caused because of his crashes. 

David Coulthard on Yuki Tsunoda 

David Coulthard
David Coulthard

Speaking to Channel 4, David Coulthard reacted with astonishment, “What planet is he from? I think he should pack his little bag and go home. This is not the voice of a racing driver.” 

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On the other hand, Coulthard’s interlocutor Tom Clarkson takes a different view and offers some nuance, “I like this honesty. He shows surprise and I like that honesty.” 

The former Red Bull racing driver wants nothing to do with it, “If I were him I would buy a plane ticket now with an early bird discount. After next year he has no place in Formula 1.” 

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