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Pierre Gasly hailed an “absolutely incredible” feeling as Alpine has turned around the worst car on the grid to a P3 performance in qualifying for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Gasly has shown strong performance since the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, securing four Q3 appearances in a row. His impressive third-place finish in Vegas marked a significant improvement for him and his team at Alpine. Following Alpine’s challenging start to the 2024 season, Gasly expressed his delight with their recent progress, particularly after qualifying in Sin City. Despite outqualifying top drivers like Leclerc, Verstappen, Norris, and Piastri in Las Vegas, Gasly remains focused on competing against Tsunoda and Hulkenberg in the race. Ahead of the race, Gasly emphasized the importance of maximizing their chances for points to maintain their lead in the Constructors’ standings. Overall, Gasly is determined to continue Alpine’s strong performance and secure valuable points in the upcoming race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.