Prost, Hamilton, Panis: they are happy with Gasly’s success

The victory of Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix this Sunday September 6 makes an entire country happy. The first reactions were not long in coming. Present in the Monza paddock, Alain Prost delivered a message of congratulations to the microphone of Canal +.

“I was really happy to get to the foot of the podium, explained the four-time world champion. This might be one of my first times (that I do it). I am very happy for Pierre. Pierre's Marseillaise was very moving, considering his very complicated journey last year. She's someone who deserves it. He has completely rebuilt himself (since his ouster from Red Bull in August 2019 and his return to Faenza. Editor’s note).

I talk to him a little. I notice that each time, he progresses in his way of being. He is very confident in this stable. Even if circumstances help him, he adds manner. He is solid, like last year in Brazil where he finished second. He is on a good dynamic. That's great ! »

Olivier Panis will be able to rest easy, he who for 24 years has been treated like a “last French winner in Formula 1 ». The former driver points out the combative character of the Norman in recent months on the track.

“Winning a Grand Prix is ​​something magical. I hope he takes full advantage of it and continues to win races. He doesn't owe this victory to anyone. He won this race with his team. It is a nice snub to Helmut Marko. I think he should have kept it (at Red Bull. Editor’s note), because Pierre is a very, very good one. »

The colleagues of Pierre Gasly are also delighted, as has been made known, O supreme sign, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes). " I appreciate it very much. I believe he was demoted unfairly.

I really want to acknowledge @PierreGASLY for his amazing win. It is so well deserved. For me, whilst I never like to lose I am grateful for the challenge. All we can do is continue to fight and never give up. To my guys, thank you all for continuing to push. pic.twitter.com/XEvSNOS1rd

- Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) September 6, 2020

He was not given time to grow. He returned to the B team and he beat Team A! He deserves his victory and he deserves a good place in a top team. » The small tackle is well slipped…

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