Pierre Gasly
Formula 1 driver and Grand Prix winner
Born
February 7th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Career commenced in karting before advancing through various formula series. Competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, securing the runner-up position in 2016. Made Formula 1 debut in 2017 with Scuderia Toro Rosso. Achieved first career victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix while driving for AlphaTauri, marking the team's first win since its rebranding. Continued to drive for AlphaTauri and returned to Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2021 season.
Winning the 2020 Italian Grand Prix
Finishing second in the 2016 FIA Formula 2 Championship
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