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Pierre Gasly has reminisced on his GP2 title, claiming that not securing a F1 seat the following season felt like a “slap in the face.”
Pierre Gasly reflected on his GP2 title, feeling snubbed when he didn’t secure a Formula 1 seat the following year. Despite winning GP2 with PREMA Powerteam, Gasly ended up as a reserve driver for the 2017 season, which was a shock to him after being promised an F1 shot for winning the championship. Gasly’s luck changed at the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix when he was called to replace Daniil Kvyat and made his F1 debut. This opportunity marked the beginning of Gasly’s tumultuous journey with Red Bull, culminating in him being promoted to their sister team for the 2018 season. Gasly’s strong start in 2018, including a fourth-place finish in Bahrain, ultimately led to him replacing Daniel Ricciardo for the 2019 season, solidifying his position as a Red Bull Racing driver.
