Yuki Tsunoda (Getty/Kyodo)

       TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Italy-based Formula One racing team AlphaTauri announced Tuesday it will retain drivers Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Frenchman Pierre Gasly for the 2022 season.

       The 21-year-old Tsunoda earned points in his Formula One debut at March's Bahrain Grand Prix by finishing ninth. His best finish this year was sixth, at August's Hungarian Grand Prix.

       "I'm really excited to be staying with Scuderia AlphaTauri for a second season," Tsunoda said in an English statement released by the team.

       "I have a very good relationship with Pierre, I have learned a lot from him already this year and his experience has helped me to keep developing my own skills, so it's great to be continuing my F1 journey with him."

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