AlphaTauri brings novelties to the Marina Bay circuit

There are only six stages left until the end of the season, but the teams continue to refine the cars. AlphaTauri has prepared a number of aerodynamic innovations that will be installed on Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda’s cars at the Marina Bay circuit in Singapore.

Pierre Gasly: “We are only one point behind seventh in the Constructors’ Championship, so the target for the remaining six races is to climb as high as possible, although this is not an easy task. We have a chance to overtake Alfa Romeo in the battle for sixth place, but it is difficult and will depend on how well the team will finish the season. With two cars we have to earn points as often as possible, although that is not an easy task.

Our approach to every weekend remains the same – it’s important to try to get the most out of the car and to act as smoothly as possible. Ahead of the final part of the season outside of Europe on various track types – the series kicks off with stages in Singapore and Japan, where we haven’t performed in a number of years. Anything can happen – in the previous built series we scored points in two races and we need to continue this positive trend that started in Spa.

The last part of the season starts in Singapore, one of my favorite circuits. I scored points in the last race in 2019. The track is very technical with a lot of corners – you have to find the right rhythm on it. This is a difficult urban circuit, where there is no room for error, so the maximum level of concentration is required, which is difficult. The team has prepared aerodynamic innovations for this race, so we’ll see how they affect the car’s speed.”

Yuki Tsunoda: “I am very happy that they have extended my contract for another season. A few days before the official announcement was made, I got a confirmation. I was pretty sure that I would stay in the team, but still it was a bit exciting for the confirmation. You don’t have to worry about that behind the wheel, but outside the track, thoughts about the contract regularly arose.

So I’m going to Singapore and Japan for no reason and just focus on preparing for the next race. I’m happy with it!

I don’t think I’ll have an easy stage in Singapore as it’s my first time speaking at this track. During the training I will add with each circle, gradually getting used to the new circuit. It will be difficult, but if we manage to squeeze more out of the car, we will try to compete for points.

I prepared for Singapore in a simulator – on this track you have to constantly work with the wheel and during the circle there is no possibility to rest. The stage will be physically demanding due to the heat and humidity, but Japan has similar weather this time of year, so I can imagine what to expect.

I have adapted the training plan to prepare for such conditions. I don’t think working in the European time zone will be a problem.”