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“I used Montreal circuit a lot on F1 game” – Twitter sees the funny side of Yuki Tsunoda’s statement

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The statement made by Yuki Tsunoda comes ahead of the Canadian GP, which is scheduled to take place from 17-19 June at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal

Yuki Tsunoda has got fans on social media laughing hard after a funny reference in a recent interview. Asked about his plans for this weekend’s Canadian GP, the Alpha Tauri driver said that he is confident of doing well in Montreal because of prior experience driving on it in an F1 video game. “It’s a circuit I have used a lot when playing the Formula 1 game“, Tsunoda said – he believes that gives him a good idea of what to expect from the track.

F1 action is back in Canada this weekend, for the first time since 2019. The 2020 and 2021 editions of the Canadian GP were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Canadian GP has been a part of the Formula One World Championship since 1967. Its home in the modern era is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Notre Dame Island in Montreal. It is an FIA Grade 1 licensed circuit.

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is 4.361 km long comprising a total of 14 turns. The circuit has a total crowd capacity of 1,00,000 making it a spectacle on the F1 calendar.

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22 Yuki Tsunoda JPN, Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda, F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 26, 2021 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Photo by HOCH ZWEI Spa-Francorchamps Belgium *** 22 Yuki Tsunoda JPN, Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda , F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on August 26, 2021 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium Photo by HOCH ZWEI Spa Francorchamps Belgium

In the Monaco Grand Prix a fortnight ago, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez both escaped punishment for crossing the pit-lane entry. However, at last year’s Austrian GP, Tsunoda received two penalties for crossing the pit entry line and he now says the rules are ‘super inconsistent’.

‘I’m not trusting the FIA. Every time it’s super inconsistent. I have already got four reprimands, and the last time in Monaco, I still don’t know why,’ the Japanese driver said.

Tsunoda is confident of doing well in Montreal, in spite of all the odds. “I’ll just stick to what the regulation says and try not get in any trouble”, said Tsunoda.

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My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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