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Tsunoda: Maiden F1 run 'physically harder' than expected

Yuki Tsunoda enjoyed his first outing in an F1 car on Wednesday, the Japanese F2 driver completing a day of testing at Imola with AlphaTauri that proved more physical than expected. Tsunoda who is in line for a graduation to F1 with AlphaTauri next season was entrusted with a 2018-spec car that he put through its paces while putting 352 kms under his belt. The 20-year-old rookie enjoyed his outing but admitted the task of driving an F1 car in anger was physically more demanding compared to his usual F2 ride. "Easier for the driving, but also harder in terms of physicality," said Tsunoda. "I expected it to be less tough physically, as my neck is quite strong and I’m...
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