Pierre Gasly takes his first Formula One pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in qualifying at Monza. Multiple outlets report that he beats Mercedes driver George Russell by a narrow margin, with the result decided in the closing stages of a tight session.
All sources agree Gasly’s pole comes in an Alpine, Renault-owned team, and that he out qualifies Russell (second) and also finishes ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (third). The BBC and other reports also describe the result as a surprise or stunning performance, emphasising how Gasly overtakes the pre-session favourites. The Independent and The Athletic specify the margin as 0.060 seconds.
Some outlets add additional grid context: The Guardian notes other drivers in the top positions, including Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, and mentions that Kimi Antonelli starts from the last row due to new engine components. Across coverage, the main focus remains the same: Gasly’s career-first pole and the close competition for the front row.
