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F1 qualifying LIVE: Reaction as Pierre Gasly takes Italian Grand Prix pole
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Pierre Gasly secured a surprising pole position at Monza, a day after losing his podium from the Monaco Grand Prix, marking Alpine's first pole since 2009 and the first French pole at Monza in 29 years.
- Gasly expressed strong emotions and excitement about the pole, emphasizing his determination to convert it into a race win despite the odds.
- Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth and acknowledged challenges with car performance and execution during qualifying, while teammate George Russell secured P2, praising Gasly's pace.
- Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen highlighted the team's impressive turnaround over the weekend and praised both Gasly and teammate Franco for their performance, suggesting anything is possible in the race.
- Ferrari fans showed disappointment as their drivers struggled to secure front-row positions, with many surprised and impressed by Gasly's pole achievement.
