Pierre Gasly
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious events in the world of motorsports
Pierre Gasly2 has witnessed the 24 hours of Le Mans right from his childhood and the Frenchman hopes to win it someday. The event takes place in France – Gasly’s home country and it’s understandable that the Alpine driver has a soft corner for this event. He revealed in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Reddit that he not only plans to participate in the event but also win it.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a prestigious endurance racing event held annually in Le Mans, France. It features a 24-hour race on a Circuit de la Sarthe track, which includes both permanent racing circuit and public roads. Le Mans is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500. Winning Le Mans is a highly prestigious achievement in the world of motorsport. Teams compete using purpose-built sports prototype cars and GT (Grand Touring) cars, categorized into various classes based on performance and specifications. The goal is to cover the greatest distance in 24 hours, while managing driver rotations, fueling, tire changes, and mechanical challenges.
The race has a rich history dating back to 1923. Notable features include the Le Mans start, where drivers used to run across the track to their parked cars, and the Mulsanne Straight, a long high-speed section where cars reached incredible speeds before chicanes were introduced for safety reasons. Throughout its history, the race has seen various manufacturers and teams battle for supremacy. Audi, Porsche, and Toyota are some of the modern manufacturers that have been dominant in recent years. The competition showcases technological innovation and emphasizes the importance of endurance, teamwork, and strategy in motorsports.
Pierre Gasly clinched the championship in the 2016 GP2 Series and secured second place in the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Series and the 2017 Super Formula Championship. He marked his entry into Formula One by participating in the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix as a Toro Rosso driver. In 2019, he transitioned to Red Bull Racing, but later, between the Hungarian and Belgian rounds, he was moved back to Toro Rosso and replaced by Alexander Albon.
Gasly secured his inaugural podium at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix, achieving a second-place finish. Driving for AlphaTauri, he clinched victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, marking his and the team’s first Formula One win. He attained another podium at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, coming in third behind race winner Sergio Pérez and Sebastian Vettel. Presently, Gasly competes for the Alpine F1 team.
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