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F1: Gasly Takes Pole at Monza, Leclerc Fourth

From ANSA · () Italian

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Alpine’s Pierre Gasly took a surprise pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri.
  • Charles Leclerc qualified fourth for Ferrari, with teammate Lewis Hamilton fifth and Max Verstappen sixth.
  • Kimi Antonelli qualified seventh but will start last because Mercedes changed his engine.

Pierre Gasly claimed a surprise pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, securing the top spot on his final qualifying lap. The Alpine driver finished ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

It’s an incredible feeling.

· Pierre GaslyGasly reacted after taking his first Formula One pole position.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified fourth, while teammate Lewis Hamilton set the fifth-fastest time. Max Verstappen took sixth. Kimi Antonelli qualified seventh but will start from the back of the grid after Mercedes changed his engine.

“It’s an incredible feeling,” Gasly said after taking his first Formula One pole position. Monza carried particular meaning for the French driver: he said he had won his first race there in 2020 with AlphaTauri and had immediately felt comfortable with the car.

At Monza, my first pole, here I won my first race. I immediately felt good, with a good feeling from the car.

· Pierre GaslyGasly explained why the pole at Monza was especially meaningful to him.

Gasly, who has lived in Milan for years, ended his interview with Formula One’s channels in fluent Italian: “Tonight I’ll sleep well at home.” Olympic champion Federica Brignone presented him with the pole-sitter’s trophy.

Tonight I’ll sleep well at home.

· Pierre GaslyGasly ended his interview in Italian, referring to his long-time home in Milan.
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