Pierre Gasly takes first Formula 1 pole at Monza
Pierre Gasly secured the first pole position of his Formula 1 career at the Italian Grand Prix. The Alpine driver edged George Russell by 0.060 seconds at Monza after arriving there following disappointment over a lost Monaco podium.
Pierre Gasly claimed the first pole position of his Formula 1 career at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. Driving for Alpine, he beat Mercedes driver George Russell to top spot by 0.060 seconds.
The result stood out in a season that Motorsport.com said has largely been led under the new 2026 regulations by Mercedes pair George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Gasly's Monza pole therefore marked an unexpected breakthrough.
The weekend also carried added significance for Gasly at a circuit with happy memories for him. He previously took his only Formula 1 win at Monza six years ago, and this pole followed the disappointment of losing a podium finish in Monaco earlier in the season.
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