Pierre Gasly: ​​winning in F1, “it’s completely crazy”

That's it ! 24 years after Olivier Panis in Monaco, the Marseillaise has finally sounded. This time it is Pierre Gasly who had the honor of hearing it from the top step of the podium after his victory at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix.

« It's incredible ! I don't realize what's happening to me right now. It was such a crazy ride. We took advantage of this red flag. The car was very fast while the others behind were driving very fast », savors a very happy Pierre Gasly.

And the Frenchman owes this victory only to himself. Between his arrival and then departure from Red Bull, his first podium and now a triumph in F1, the Norman went through all his states. and he is aware of it.

"I 'I've been through so much in the last 18 months. For my first podium last year with Alpha Tauri I was in “wow” mode and now my first victory in F1, at Monza… I have a hard time realizing it ».

If he touched the sky at Monza, his team also had something to do with it and Pierre Gasly knows that. He therefore did not hesitate to send them a message after the checkered flag.

« I don't have the words (for his team). This team has done so much for me. It gave me my first opportunity in F1, my first podium and now my first victory. It's crazy honestly. I can only thank them. From Alpha Tauri to Honda, I thank everyone ».

Very moved, Pierre Gasly did not hide his amazement at having won the race at Monza. “ We managed to win this race in front of the Mercedes, Ferrari or the Renault. It's an incredible day.

I always said that getting to F1 was one thing but I didn't expect to win this race with Alpha Tauri but we continued to focus on our work, improving little by little. It's completely crazy to be honest. I am so happy ".

Find the analysis of Pierre Gasly's victory at the Italian GP by our special correspondent in issue 2277 of AUTOhebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands