Pierre Gasly: ​​“We learn at each session”

Historically, Australia has not been a land of success for Pierre Gasly. In two Grands Prix (2018 and 2019), the Norman has still not scored a single point, once just outside the top 10 – eleventh, once out of the race even before the checkered flag. But statistics are made to be thwarted. Especially since the performances and the role of the Frenchman have obviously changed over the last three years. Despite a mixed start to the season, the leader ofAlpha Tauri intends to take advantage of this weekend to launch its season, before the return of Formula 1 in European lands, where adjustments and improvements will be legion.

« Alpine looks strong this weekend, especially Fernando »

Only fourteenth and ninth after the first two driving sessions of the weekend, the Frenchman knows his room for improvement. No fire at the lake therefore, although some stables seem to have a head start, starting with Alpine, still interesting this Friday.

“I have to say that the new circuit layout is pretty cool, it's a lot faster, which I personally like, because you can really feel the potential of an F1 car when you take a corner at 200-250 km/h , it’s a truly unique experience. […] We struggled a bit this morning and we didn't start the session in the best way, but we made a lot of improvements for FP2, which is really positive. »

« Alpine looks strong this weekend, especially Fernando [Alonso], but we will focus on ourselves before qualifying and try to get the most out of the car. Personally, I don't know if there will be more grip tomorrow (Saturday), but I hope so, based on our past experience, that's what we saw on the new tarmac, but let's wait and see. »

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In an area where he has usually excelled in recent times, qualifying, Pierre Gasly will certainly be able to do well, and defy the semblance of a curse that seems to surround him since his debut in Australia.

“My record here is terrible! ", jokes the French pilot. “I only went here twice, for my first season, and then 2019 where it was not a good season. I think I'm going to change that. It's a track that I really like actually. In terms of driving, it's very stimulating. The margin for error is so small. It gives you a good dose of adrenaline every time you're on the track."

“We learn in every session. A bit like any other team, we try to develop the car constantly, weekend after weekend. It's very tight in the middle of the pack. But we haven't yet reached a point where Yuki [tsunoda] and I are really, really happy with the car we have right now. So there is a lot of work. »

ending friday practice inside the top 10 👊 @PierreGASLY: P9 – 1:20.142@ yukitsunoda07: P12 – 1:20.424 pic.twitter.com/QoRJLjlLhK

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