Pierre Gasly claimed his first-ever pole position during a sensational qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on Saturday, September 5. The French driver for Renault-owned Alpine delivered one of the biggest surprises in Formula One for years to bag the career-first achievement.
Gasly outmanoeuvred Mercedes driver George Russell on and off the racetrack to top the session. While Gasly secured the top spot, other leading contenders struggled with scrappy qualifying sessions.
The stunning result sets the stage for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone for the Alpine driver.