P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A promising showing in qualifying was undone by a late spin for Pierre Gasly.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly admitted to pushing too hard after a late spin in qualifying left him in 10th place for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix. He spun out on his final flying lap, losing control of his Alpine exiting Turn 10, causing yellow flags that affected his rivals’ lap times. Gasly accepted full responsibility for the mistake and expressed disappointment for not securing a higher starting position. Despite the setback, Gasly remained hopeful for Sunday’s race, as he believed the team’s best performances came from races where they qualified in the top 10. While expressing optimism for the upcoming race, Gasly acknowledged the challenges they faced on Sundays due to tire degradation and emphasized the importance of making strategic decisions during the race.
