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Pierre Gasly Stuns Monza Again with First Italian GP Pole

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • Pierre Gasly took the first pole position of his Formula 1 career in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
  • The Alpine driver finished 0.060 seconds ahead of George Russell, while Oscar Piastri recorded the third-fastest time.
  • Gasly said the achievement was special after winning his only F1 race at Monza in 2020.

Pierre Gasly had already produced his most memorable Formula 1 moment at Monza. On Saturday, the Alpine driver added another remarkable chapter by claiming his first-ever pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.

Let’s go! Been waiting for that one!

· Pierre GaslyGasly reacted over team radio after learning he had set the fastest qualifying time.

Gasly appeared as surprised as anyone when the team told him over the radio that he had set the fastest time. “Let’s go! Been waiting for that one!” he exclaimed after the session.

He finished 0.060 seconds ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell. Oscar Piastri was third-fastest. Gasly had looked competitive throughout qualifying, and Russell admitted Mercedes had not expected Alpine to be in contention for the top spot.

In the end it felt like a very good lap but I am so happy, it has been nine years, trying to chase and get the opportunity to get pole position.

· Pierre GaslyGasly described the significance of earning his first Formula 1 pole position.

“In the end it felt like a very good lap but I am so happy, it has been nine years, trying to chase and get the opportunity to get pole position,” Gasly said. He lives in nearby Milan and won his only Formula 1 race at Monza in 2020.

To win my first race in Monza, get my first pole position on this track, it is something special around here.

· Pierre GaslyGasly reflected on his connection with Monza, where he won his only F1 race in 2020.

“To win my first race in Monza, get my first pole position on this track, it is something special around here,” he said. Russell praised Gasly’s performance, saying: “To be totally honest I don’t think we thought they were in the fight and it goes to show what a great job he did.”

To be totally honest I don’t think we thought they were in the fight and it goes to show what a great job he did.

· George RussellRussell expressed surprise that Alpine challenged for pole and praised Gasly’s performance.
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