From Chess to Battle for Pole, Gasly Has Russell Covered at Monza Pierre Gasly's pole position at Monza is a surprise not just because of its unexpected nature, but also due to the significant turnaround it represents for his team.
For years, Gasly was considered one of F1's forgotten heroes, stuck in limbo after his time in Red Bull's junior program didn't pan out.
However, with Alpine finally showing signs of life, he has managed to channel their newfound momentum into an impressive performance.