Pierre Gasly takes pole position for Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Pierre Gasly secured pole position during qualifying for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. The Alpine driver produced a surprise performance to top the standings after entering the session following three practice periods where his team appeared to struggle. Charles Leclerc, a close friend of the Frenchman, was among the first to acknowledge the achievement in parc ferme. The result marks a significant turnaround for the Alpine team, which had not shown front-running pace throughout the weekend's earlier sessions. Gasly's qualifying effort positions him at the front of the grid for the upcoming race at Monza.
- •Pierre Gasly earned pole position during the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session.
- •Charles Leclerc congratulated Pierre Gasly in parc ferme following the session.
- •The pole position was unexpected given the Alpine team's performance during practice.
- •The Formula 1 event is held at the Monza circuit.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc Says His Pierre Gasly Advice “Backfired” After Shock Italian GP Pole
- 5:04 PMMotorsport.com — How Charles Leclerc's advice to Pierre Gasly came back to bite him in Italian GP qualifying
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — How Charles Leclerc's advice to Pierre Gasly came back to bite him in Italian GP qualifying
"A close friend of Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc was among the first drivers to go and congratulate the Frenchman when he arrived behind the board bearing the number 1 in parc ferme, as he stormed to pole position in Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying. Gasly’s shock pole was a genuine surprise given how much it came out of nowhere, after three practice sessions in which the Alpine team ...Keep reading
"Pierre Gasly turned Charles Leclerc’s friendly Monza advice into the first Formula 1 pole position of his career. The Alpine driver set a 1:21.786 at qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix today, beating George Russell by 0.060 seconds and…
"Charles Leclerc jokingly admitted after qualifying for the F1 Italian GP that he had shared some "tips" with Pierre Gasly before qualifying, not expecting the Frenchman to be in the fight for pole position...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 9:26 PMCharles Leclerc Says His Pierre Gasly Advice “Backfired” After Shock Italian GP Pole
Pierre Gasly turned Charles Leclerc’s friendly Monza advice into the first Formula 1 pole position of his career. The Alpine driver set a 1:21.786 at qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix today, beating George Russell by 0.060 seconds and…
- Motorsport.comSep 5, 2026, 5:04 PMHow Charles Leclerc's advice to Pierre Gasly came back to bite him in Italian GP qualifying
A close friend of Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc was among the first drivers to go and congratulate the Frenchman when he arrived behind the board bearing the number 1 in parc ferme, as he stormed to pole position in Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying. Gasly’s shock pole was a genuine surprise given how much it came out of nowhere, after three practice sessions in which the Alpine team ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:04 PMHow Charles Leclerc's advice to Pierre Gasly came back to bite him in Italian GP qualifying
Charles Leclerc jokingly admitted after qualifying for the F1 Italian GP that he had shared some "tips" with Pierre Gasly before qualifying, not expecting the Frenchman to be in the fight for pole position...
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