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“Going to Keep It My Whole Life”: Yuki Tsunoda Gets Emotional Over Pierre Gasly Moment As Fans Wipe A Tear Over AlphaTauri Bromance

Published 12/20/2022, 1:00 PM EST

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Christmas is around the corner and the world gets ready to begin the festivities. With Christmas also comes gift-giving and we are all aware of the pressures of selecting the right gift and making our loved ones happy. However, when done right, a simple present can make someone’s day. That was the case with Yuki Tsunoda, as he unwrapped the, “best present I got in my life”.

Doing secret Santa at work is always difficult. Sometimes one draws the name of someone they don’t even know at a personal level. However, when Lando Norris drew the Japanese driver for his secret Santa, he punched the air in excitement. It seems the Brit already had a thoughtful preset in mind for Tsunoda.

The Mclaren man even struck gold with his simple yet effective present. Norris gifted Tsunoda a framed photo of him and his ex-AlphaTauri teammate Pierre Gasly all cuddled up. A special gift for Tsunoda as Gasly, his close friend, is an Alpine driver now.

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This is exactly why Tsunoda guessed, “Is it Pierre?” when he unwrapped his gift. Despite the gist not being from Gasly, Tsunoda said, “But this is really nice present, actually. I really like it. I think best present I got in my life so must be a really nice person.”

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He quickly started the guessing game again. ” Daniel? Lando?” After guessing correctly, he thanked Norris and said he will cherish it his whole life. This reaction from Tsunoda is melting hearts across the internet.

Yuki Tsunoda melts the interview with his reaction to the secret Santa present

The internet was already moaning about the separation as Gasly tried to console the fans. However, this reaction from Tsunoda has given the fans a fresh reason to miss the YukiErre era.

Not just missing the two, but this wholesome moment is forcing some fans to follow the sport again. Talk about a Christmas miracle.

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Some fans are also appreciating Lando Norris for his thoughtful gift. We all know giving a thoughtful gift is difficult but when it comes out right, it’s always heartwarming.

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It’s hard to imagine such a bond between two drivers in this ruthless and individualistic sport. However, Gasly and Tsunoda are changing the script, and thanks to Norris, we all can relive it.

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Mahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.
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