Gasly claims first Formula 1 pole at Monza for Alpine
Pierre Gasly took a surprise pole position for Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, beating George Russell by 0.060s. It was the first pole of Gasly’s nine-year F1 career at the circuit where he scored his only grand prix win in 2020.
Pierre Gasly secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in one of the standout qualifying results of the season. Driving for Alpine, he finished 0.060 seconds ahead of George Russell, who had been considered a leading contender for pole.
The result marked Gasly’s first pole position in Formula 1 in his ninth season in the championship. It also came at Monza, the same track where he took his only F1 victory in 2020.
After qualifying, Gasly said it was the first time he had a car quick enough to fight for pole. He also said a recent FIA International Court of Appeal ruling over his lost Monaco Grand Prix podium was not a factor in motivating his Monza performance.
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