Pierre Gasly, the ۳۰-year-old driver for the Alpine team, achieved first place at the Italian Grand Prix with an astonishing performance, becoming the first French driver to achieve this success since ۱۹۹۷. He led the competition with a time of one minute and ۲۱.۷۸۶ seconds, surpassing competitors like George Russell from Mercedes and Oscar Piastri from McLaren.
A Historic Moment for Gasly
This victory was not only special for Gasly but also for his fans. In an interview, he said: "After nine years of effort, this moment is very special for me. I used to look at this place from afar, and now I am on the podium." This success came just ۲۴ hours after his third-place finish in Monaco was canceled due to a controversial decision.
Gasly went on to express his joy, saying: "It’s truly amazing! I thank everyone who has been with me on this journey. I felt good in the car from the first lap and tried to improve a little in each session. This place is very special for me."
Competitors and Reactions
George Russell, the Mercedes driver, congratulated Gasly and stated that he handled the competition well. Russell also jokingly mentioned that he had been playing chess with Gasly ۱۵ minutes before the race and lost! He said: "I thought I would at least win in qualifying, but Gasly outpaced me again."
While Gasly stood at the top, other competitors like Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were also trying to join the best. Leclerc ultimately finished in fourth place, and Hamilton came in fifth. However, Kimi Antonelli, the young champion, will start at the back of the grid due to penalties from engine changes.
This competition showcases Gasly's strength and potential as a prominent driver, and it seems he is on the path to more successes.
