When it comes to the talents of the new generation, the name of Pierre Gasly always seems to be pushed aside a bit. The performances of the various Verstappen, Leclerc, Norris, Russell are highlighted and that of the French house AlphaTauri takes a back seat. However, in the Mexico City GP, the Rouen native proved once again that he is one of the fittest riders on the entire grid. Certainly one of the most in tune with his car, in a link with the AT02 which seemed perfect on the curves of the Hermanos Rodriguez. The Frenchman crossed the finish line in fourth position, as ‘first of the others’ behind the Red Bulls and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes.
Gasly was also behind the two with authority Ferrari by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who had to chew bitter after the race, recognizing the rival the role of “big surprise”Of this race. The Maranello team tried them all to overturn the result, playing on a two-pronged strategy with Leclerc who anticipated the break and Sainz who delayed it. There was also a momentary change of position between the two, to try to stir things up. But everything was useless. For his part, the winner of Monza 2020, after the race, said he always had the situation under control. A true veteran behavior.
“According to the Ferrari drivers, I was the surprise of the race? Yes. I think they are right – Gasly joked to the microphones of Sky Sport F1 at the end of the GP – also for us it was a surprise to be so fast. But in the end it was very important for the championship. We made a lot of points. In a race it’s never easy, but I was always in control, even on Charles behind me. I’m really happy“, He concluded.
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