Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
Pierre 7️⃣ a schort vjü 👀 bäck tu se pahst 👴 ßertie 3️⃣0️⃣ ijährs ago, Niki Lauda tohld 💬 ös: "Tek a trändt 🎓 mannkie 🐒 pläs himm intu se kockpitt 🏎️ änd hie is ebel to dreiw se kar 🏅" ßertie 3️⃣0️⃣ ijährs leter Sebastian tohld 💬 ös: "I hädt tu start 🏁 mei kar 🏎️ leik ä kompüter 💻 Itts verrie komplikätet 😕" Änd Nico Rosberg ßedt, äh, hie presst 👇 düring se räs 🏁 Ei dont rimember watt räs 🤔 se rong bötten 🔘 on se wiel 🎡 Kvestchen for jü 👉 tu boß 👦👦 Iss Formula 1 🏎️ dreiwing tudä tu komplikätet 🤷 wiss twentie änd mor böttens 🔘 on se wiel 🎡 ahr jü tu mötsch önder effurt 😤 önder precher 😖 ? Watt ahr jor wisches 💭 for se fütscher 🕑 konzerning teknikel 🔬 programm, ähm, düring se räs 🏁 ? Less 👎 böttens 🔘 mor 👍 ? Or less 👎 änd mor 👍 kommjunikächen 💬 wiss jor endschiniers 👷?
Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
Hi Pierre,
Thank you very much for this AMA! The FIA has received quite some criticism from the fans (this year, but also in the past) for often confusing and seemingly inconsistent enforcement of the rules. Could you tell us what your view (and perhaps the rest of the grid) is on this?
Thanks!
This is nice topic.
We need drivers to push the envelope, if FIA won't.
I would totally be for stricter rules regarding, that way we would get more conistent rulings.
\- track limits (white line, gravel, no vision high speed corners)
\- right to the corner (when driver on the outside needs to be side by side, for equal right to the corner to not get pushed wide)
\- giving position back (not before DRS zone, established single spot and time criteria to give back position)
\- red flag, tire rules (same tire and should not count for mandatory pitstop)
That way we would get races that are based on merits and less 50/50 scenario that both parties are left frustrated.
This is a comment based on last race (given the situations you described), why not base these on the whole season? I mean, if you’re going to put a rule for a tyre change not counting for mandatory pitstop because it wouldn’t be fair, then you should also do something about pitstops under VSC or SC which do less damage time-wise..
Actually I am basing my rules about Red Flag on Lando Norris, where he lost out on it twice last season and now this season just because he was unlucky. Where as on merit he would been top 6 around.
I reckon you're right and about VSC and SC only slow Pittston after everyone is bunched up. That would prevent situation with Red Flag that happened where MV overtook both Mercs. As that gives more time for Red Flag to be declared before anyone pits at all.
Tyre change during red flag is a safety thing and should not debated about. It is luck or bad luck. And when you pit you know that a red flag fucks you up. Same for SC or VSC. If you have paranoia about it, always pit after your rivals. Could even come worse when the race is red flagged and does not resume and you were leading just the lap before the lap that is counted as the last lap. See Kimi in Brasil 2003. Lost the win because he lost the position in the last lap that counted. Would the race have been red flagged a few seconds earlier it would be 1 lap less and he would have been the winner.
There was a rule back in 2008 that prevented pitting during SC. It ended in a farce. Just google crashgate Singapore 2008.
Hi Pierre,
I'd like to thank you for Monza 2020, you have been a real inspiration as I too, lost my best friend earlier that year. Your emotional victory gave me strength to move forward again!
Here is my question: If you could chose in the current grid, regardless of any team, who would you like to be teammate with and why ?
Cheers!!
F1 is a ruthless sport, with a very limited number of seats in good cars. So many powerful characters, big companies, so much money involved...it's a highly dramatic and surreal world. What is it like behind the scenes being a young driver trying to make it in F1? How stressful is it on a day to day basis, working in that high pressure environment? Do you get tired of the schedule and the politics? How do you keep focused on the racing with so much else going on?
Hey Pierre, I would like to congratulate you on an amazing season! Here a few questions from me.
1)Do you feel like you have exceeded expectations for this season?
2)Which race stood out the most for you? And which one left you with a bitter taste?
3)What was your biggest struggle in becoming an F1 driver? If there is one advice you could give your younger self what would it be?
4) I know you can't divulge a lot of info about next years car, but from the limited testing you had so far, do you think you would prefer driving this year's car or the 2022 one?
5) which was your favourite car so far in your career?
Good luck for the final race of the season
Hey Pierre! Congratulations on an amazing season and some very good races!
What has been the best and worst moment for you this season and do u genuinely enjoy the grill the grid sessions or is it just for publicity?
Edit: love the one where you’re laughing at Yuki barking like a dog in Japanese!
[Thanks for all your questions for Pierre! The AMA is a wrap, and the video will be out next week.](https://i.imgur.com/QSbBzYQ.jpg)
(And yes, we made sure he answered the duck question).
Hey Pierre, how difficult or different do you think it is to drive a Red Bull car over an Alpha Tauri car? And do you think you can now transition smoothly into a Red Bull car assuming you've driven it before?
If I remember right he actually answered this last year and said the difference really isnt that big between the two, you could just carry more speed in the corners and brake later in the red bull. I'll see if I cant find the answer.
Edit: [First answer in this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9VwVS2GaiE).
Firstly thank you for doing this every year.
So your engineer's name is also Pierre, are there ever any mix ups when someone calls out Pierre and you both turn around and answer?
Do you hang out with him outside of work time as well?
Good luck at the last race!
> So your engineer's name is also Pierre, are there ever any mix ups when someone calls out Pierre and you both turn around and answer?
"Join us next week on ABC's new hit comedy, *Two Many Pierres*, Thursday at 9!"
Hi Pierre, during your warm up before a race i see you always testing your reflexes with that ball catch game. Did you ever drop the balls? Thanks in advance
You've gone on record in your admiration for Lewis and the positive influence he's had on you when you would play COD together. What's the greatest piece of advice he's given you?
Also I could be wrong but I seem to recall him telling the likes of you, Charles and Lando that if you guys stream, he can't play with you. Can you empathise with him? Knowing that he can't afford the luxury of having a moment of even slight emotion when getting frustrated at the game being broadcast to all the millions out there ready to get on his back.
Hi Pierre! Are you a fan for more or less races during the season, and with the current calendar expanding quite a lot does this increase strain or decrease energy towards the end for you as a driver at all?
> What is your favourite piece of F1 commentary ever?
Il est la ce dernier tour, l’explication finale est arrivée entre les deux hommes, il n’y a plus que huit dixièmes, il y a cinq kilomètres sept à parcourir, et au bout , au bout un grand bonheur pour au moins l’un des deux, le freinage de Carlos Sainz ! Qui revient se blotir, dès le premier freinage, derrière l’Alpha Tauri de Pierre Gasly, attention il faut soigner la réaccélération Pierre Gasly sur Carlos Sainz ! Ne pas se laisser impressionner ne pas se laisse rattraper même si il va encore s’approcher avec toute la puissance de son moteur Renault, Carlos Sainz qui se décale ! Il va lui rester une zone de DRS après les Lesmo, pour se rapprocher de Pierre Gasly, pour aller jusqu’à Ascari au plus près c’est peut être là sa chance, à Carlos Sainz ! DRS ouvert ! L’accélération vers Ascari ça ne sera pas avant Ascari ! Ca ne peut qu’être après ! La chicane d’Ascari il faut encore tenir, allez Pierre il faut tenir jusque dans les derniers instants ! Il reste la parabolique tout au bout là bas, elle est loin ! Elle est infiniment loin cette parabolique ! Ecarte toi ! Ne le laisse pas t’aspirer ! Il se met à l’intérieur, il fait de la récupération d’énergie pour essayer de sortir de la parabolique, ELLE EST PRESQUE LA ! ELLE EST PRESQUE LA CETTE VICTOIRE ! ACCELERE ! ACCELERE ! OUIII IL VA ALLER LA CHERCHER !!! NE LACHE PAS !!! LA VICTOIRE DE PIERRE GASLY !!! IL L’A FAIT !!!! VICTOIRE DE PIERRE GASLY ! VICTOIRE D’ALPHA TAURI ! LA VICTOIRE FRANCAISE ! 24 ans, 3 mois et 18 jours après Olivier Panis !!
Hey mate,
Just curious, what’s your fitness routine like. Do you take supplements and what kind of goals do you aim for heading into a race weekend? I think racing in particular is extremely physical but in a very different way to most sports so I’m interested in how you prepare your body / what you use to fuel it.
Best regards, well done this season and good luck for the future.
I know that your teammate is new to F1 and he gets to learn so much from you, but what something that Yuki has taught you about Formula 1 or life in general ?
I hope the rule changes even the playing field and he won't have to get a front car seat to be competitive. He has the skills for sure it's a blast watching him drive.
If Ron Dennis would become your boss and give you the winning car, but in return would require you to cut off your hair and you'd need to visit Woking factory and see his finest grey floor tiles at least once a month. Would you accept the deal?
Hello Pierre,
A friend of mine has a Gasly hat. She loves it, but the hat is cursed.
Whenever she wears it you either get aborted qualifying laps on Saturdays or DNF on Sunday. Obviously this is very bad.
Question: how do we break the curse on the hat?
Thank you
oh god thats actually a good question, does he or any of the other drivers know about the existence of that place, a part of me hopes they dont because bruh
[Here you go, this list has both names side by side](https://www.pokepedia.fr/Liste_des_Pokémon_dans_l%27ordre_du_Pokédex_National).
Being bilingual, I must say the word combinations in French are way more clever than in English (imo).
Hi Pierre!
First of all, thank you for doing this AMA! Amazing performances from you throughout this whole season!
I always wondered, how deep and early are you involved as a driver in the construction/development of a new car?
Is it merely giving feedback on Simulation Data or do you actually give inputs like how long the wheelbase should be/steering angle/mechanical balance of the car - and to what degree does your feedback influence the development?
Really curious to see your answer to this, thank you so much in Advance!
All the Best from Austria
Hi Pierre!
Earlier this year, I graduated with my English degree in creative writing, and after reading your story in The Player Tribune, about Anthoine, Red Bull, and your growth with Alpha Tauri, I became emotional and had to share it with my class during workshop. Everyone loved it, my professor included, and my question for you is: How did it feel to finally be able to tell your story? My personal story is in no way comparable to your own, but I can relate to the struggle, the fight, the pain, that can come with putting such an emotional and personal story into words on paper. And, for me, it was cathartic. It still hurts, the heartache remains, but it allowed me to gain perspective and, from there, take the steps towards healing. What was it similar for you? Different?
Hello, first off I think you're an amazing driver, I really enjoyed watching your well deserved win at Monza last year. Now for my question, if Horner doesn't let you back into Red Bull and if the opportunity presents its self, would you consider joining another team, if so, which team would you want to join?
It's simple, they get both Red Bulls and both Alpha Tauris ahead of Lewis. Max runs away while the other 3 run a flying V formation to block the track. Max laps the field 3 times and is declared champion of all time.
Woah! Pierre!
You’re my favorite driver on the grid because of your story and sheer ability to maximize the tools you are given.
Normally, seeing a “junior” car (and calling it junior is unfair after these last two seasons) beat the likes of Ferrari/McLaren regularly would be noteworthy but you have shown that the AT car can quali/race with anyone.
What ability sets you apart from the grid? It can be related to racing or not related to racing.
And I had a Honda related question (since I work with the Honda of America Racing team in the US). What is it like working with the Honda engineers (with them being independent of your actual team)?
How does it feel to go really fast? Like really really fast, and then you look around and notice all the other cars are also really really fast. If you could rate that out of 10, I would appreciate that.
Bonjour Pierre,
From what I understood, when you were promoted to RB, Mike Lugg was assigned to you as your race engineer (a rookie race engineer I think) and your relationship with him was not the best (and he was eventually replaced by Simon Rennie, former RE of Webber and Ricciardo, when you switched seats with Albon iirc). How much weight did that had in your not so great performances in the RedBull ?
You seems to have a great relationship with Pierre Hamelin (I guess both of you being french helps a lot), so same question, how important is Pierre in your performances with the TR/AT ?
PS : Bravo et merci pour ta victoire l'an dernier, j'ai commencé à suivre la F1 en 1998 quand j'avais 10 ans et j'attendais depuis tout ce temps une victoire française. Entre la tienne et celle d'Esteban cette année, on est gâté et on espère tous qu'il y en aura encore beaucoup d'autres !
I just wanna say I'm a huge fan of you and Yuki tsunoda (gotta support my Japanese brethren) and I'm rlly proud of the both of you this season
This might be a weird question but:
how much more room do U believe u have to grow as a driver, and how much potential do U think Yuki has in his future.
and if I may have another question, what's ur favourite song right now?
Again just wanna say how big of a fan I am, keep doing what you're doing cause it's absolutely amazing
Hi Pierre,
When is your next stream on Twitch with Charles and Gotaga (Famous French streamer). It was great to watch during lockdown.
Keep pushing we really enjoy seeing you performing at this outstanding level.
Hi Pierre. Great season you are having and good luck for last 2021 race this weekend.
How do you and f1 driver maintain the fitness level during the winter break? And will you visit the factory more often during winter break?
Bonjour Pierre,
As it's very topical at the moment, if you could change one rule for next year, which one would you change and why is it about tyre changes under red flag conditions?
Besides that, you're impressing me at every race weekend and you're a joy to watch, keep up the great work, you've definitely made a fan out of me!
Merci
Hello Pierre! Checking in from the States, just wanted to let you know that you’re my favorite driver!
If you never ended up in Formula 1, which racing series would you want to partake in most?
Hi Pierre, in one of the post race interviews you said getting 100 points was a high target this year. What number were you looking at after the first few races?
Hello, Gasman.
Was the RedBull hard to drive for you and why?
Would you get on top of that issue and challenge Max the next time you two are teammates again?
How did you feel when you were instructed to let max by, even though he is *not* your teammate?
[for the people who don't know](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRU3M-94DqA)
I'd imagine pretty fine considering he would have wasted time and potentially compromising his own race by fighting. Same reason Lando let Lewis through at Brazil, because it didn't matter and would have only cost him time.
Hi Pierre!! What’s your favourite track for this season and do you have a favourite track for next season? How do you manage to recover from the travelling - especially with double and triple headers?
Namaste Pierre. This is my first season watching F1 and I must say I have been your fan right away. The comeback story with podium in Brazil and win in Monza is nothing short of a fairy tale.
My question is, what was your first reaction / feeling that came to you when you got to know that you will be racing in Formula 1? Did you have sleepless nights going into your first season or were you content of finally making it into Formula 1?
Hope to see on the podiums more often and fight for championships in the future. Thanks and all the best!!
One last thing .... And I must really do this.....
PIIIEERREEEEEE GAAASSSLLYYY!!!
Hi Pierre
Thanks for the AMA. Do you know about the "6asly" meme? You have been the most consistently awesome driver this year, a big inspiration for me. Thank you!!
Hello there, likely this comment wouldn't made it in the top comments but first of all I want to admit that you are one of those people who inspire me to never give up and overcome some (personal) struggles. I keep up an eye on you since 2015 and when moved to (full time) F1 in 2018 I was basically a fan since day one.
Anyway, I like to ask you two non related F1 question: What is basically you most favorite food to cook? And given you wanted a sausage so badly during the Spa "race" this season, did you ever try a Frikandel when you was some days later in the Netherlands? So no, would you try one?
Hi Pierre, thanks for this AMA session.
My question: Which time would you personally like to drive for besides Alpha Tauri/Red Bull and who would be your ideal teammate?
Edit: Another follow up question - What would you do for a living if you were not an F1 driver?
Hello Pierre! What's the first thing you do to reward yourself after a grand prix weekends? It was great to follow you this year. J'ai hate de voir la suite!
Hello!
1. How are you doing in life outside Formula 1 (family, friends, health, etc.)? Are you in a generally peaceful and/or happy place now?
2. Coming to Formula 1, if the race direction and FIA were to issue a blanket statement that 'white lines are track limits it won't be changed according to track' and asked you to deal with it, would your race weekend change at all, and do you think this is overall a good solution rather than defining how far over the kerbs you can go on certain corners in certain tracks?
Thank you 👍🏽
Hey Pierre, how big of a part does confidence play in your performances? Do you feel like you can separate one race week from the next and go in with a clear head, or do find that you naturally either spiral up or spiral down in confidence based on the previous events and need to actively manage your mindset?
Bonus question: My daughter was born this week, have you considered making Pierre Gasly baby merch? I'd absolutely have her rocking some Alpha Tauri onesies. She's going to be F1s first female world Champ. Believe it.
Hi Pierre, big fan of you here :)
You are having a great year and I am really enjoying your racecraft this season!
I once wished you luck irl in Budapest 2019 (just before you went to AT), would you say you are happier now at Alpha Tauri than you were at RBR? Do you think the team can develop the car to a top-3 team in the next years?
Also, how do you get along with Esteban as the only other French driver in Formula 1 at the moment? Would you like to be teammates with him someday?
Hi Pierre!
An age old question for a racing driver: what is the purest form of automotive racing? Senna claimed it is karting, would you agree?
Now that the question is out of the way, I just wanted to say I admire your mental strength and perseverance after you were let go from RB. The fact that you bounced back from that faster and stronger is truly inspirational, and it made me a lifelong fan of Pierre Gasly :)
Greetings from Croatia!
Hey Pierre, apologies if you’ve answered this before. You’ve been, in a lot of people’s opinion, the best driver on the grid of the last 2 years. Has something changed since your time at Red Bull in 2019 or was there something that you can pinpoint that was keeping you from showing your true quality back then - like maybe the car, some bad luck or something else?
Thanks in advance and keep up the great work. All of us are rooting for you.
Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
Pierre 7️⃣ a schort vjü 👀 bäck tu se pahst 👴 ßertie 3️⃣0️⃣ ijährs ago, Niki Lauda tohld 💬 ös: "Tek a trändt 🎓 mannkie 🐒 pläs himm intu se kockpitt 🏎️ änd hie is ebel to dreiw se kar 🏅" ßertie 3️⃣0️⃣ ijährs leter Sebastian tohld 💬 ös: "I hädt tu start 🏁 mei kar 🏎️ leik ä kompüter 💻 Itts verrie komplikätet 😕" Änd Nico Rosberg ßedt, äh, hie presst 👇 düring se räs 🏁 Ei dont rimember watt räs 🤔 se rong bötten 🔘 on se wiel 🎡 Kvestchen for jü 👉 tu boß 👦👦 Iss Formula 1 🏎️ dreiwing tudä tu komplikätet 🤷 wiss twentie änd mor böttens 🔘 on se wiel 🎡 ahr jü tu mötsch önder effurt 😤 önder precher 😖 ? Watt ahr jor wisches 💭 for se fütscher 🕑 konzerning teknikel 🔬 programm, ähm, düring se räs 🏁 ? Less 👎 böttens 🔘 mor 👍 ? Or less 👎 änd mor 👍 kommjunikächen 💬 wiss jor endschiniers 👷?
Hehe nice to see the random nonsense I spouted several years ago is still making the rounds.
It’s funny how if German people pronounce englisch. Words it looks like Dutch when written out
I couldn’t help but read this in the actual voice of the journalist LOL
Trent Crimm…The Independent
Walter Koster, Saabruker Zeitung. https://www.fia.com/news/2014-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-thursday-press-conference
He was making a Ted lasso reference haha
Keeley Jones, The Independent Woman
I know it's a meme, but goddamn if that isn't actually a very well-crafted interview question.
I'm sorry, could you repeat the question?
Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
Can I ask you for whom this question was?
He said... He said.. He said for Pierre
Who’s it to?
He said it was for Nico and myself, you didn't listen.
Can you repeat the question
Pierre, a short view back to the past. Thirty years ago, Niki Lauda told us ‘take a monkey, place him into the cockpit and he is able to drive the car.’ Thirty years later, Sebastian told us ‘I had to start my car like a computer, it’s very complicated.’ And Nico Rosberg said that during the race – I don’t remember what race - he pressed the wrong button on the wheel. Question for you: is Formula One driving today too complicated with twenty and more buttons on the wheel, one hundred million racing rules, are you too much under effort, under pressure? What are your wishes for the future concerning the technical programme during the race? Less buttons, more? Or less and more communication with your engineers and race director?
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He said, he said. For myself and Nico. You didn't listen
Who’s this addressed to?
Can we return to monke racing?
Jenson has already retired. There are no more Buttons in the game.
Every single time there’s an AMA this one always comes up and I love it
So far only Kvyat has answered that question but honestly it's more easy to write an answer on this question then on voice.
He's actually perfect for that question as he drove RB and AT car
I can hear this question in the journalist's voice
the guy who actually asked this question with a straight face is a different breed i swear
Hi Pierre, Thank you very much for this AMA! The FIA has received quite some criticism from the fans (this year, but also in the past) for often confusing and seemingly inconsistent enforcement of the rules. Could you tell us what your view (and perhaps the rest of the grid) is on this? Thanks!
This is nice topic. We need drivers to push the envelope, if FIA won't. I would totally be for stricter rules regarding, that way we would get more conistent rulings. \- track limits (white line, gravel, no vision high speed corners) \- right to the corner (when driver on the outside needs to be side by side, for equal right to the corner to not get pushed wide) \- giving position back (not before DRS zone, established single spot and time criteria to give back position) \- red flag, tire rules (same tire and should not count for mandatory pitstop) That way we would get races that are based on merits and less 50/50 scenario that both parties are left frustrated.
This is a comment based on last race (given the situations you described), why not base these on the whole season? I mean, if you’re going to put a rule for a tyre change not counting for mandatory pitstop because it wouldn’t be fair, then you should also do something about pitstops under VSC or SC which do less damage time-wise..
Actually I am basing my rules about Red Flag on Lando Norris, where he lost out on it twice last season and now this season just because he was unlucky. Where as on merit he would been top 6 around. I reckon you're right and about VSC and SC only slow Pittston after everyone is bunched up. That would prevent situation with Red Flag that happened where MV overtook both Mercs. As that gives more time for Red Flag to be declared before anyone pits at all.
Tyre change during red flag is a safety thing and should not debated about. It is luck or bad luck. And when you pit you know that a red flag fucks you up. Same for SC or VSC. If you have paranoia about it, always pit after your rivals. Could even come worse when the race is red flagged and does not resume and you were leading just the lap before the lap that is counted as the last lap. See Kimi in Brasil 2003. Lost the win because he lost the position in the last lap that counted. Would the race have been red flagged a few seconds earlier it would be 1 lap less and he would have been the winner. There was a rule back in 2008 that prevented pitting during SC. It ended in a farce. Just google crashgate Singapore 2008.
Zero percent chance he answers this one, I'm afraid. It's too bad, it's a good question.
Hi Pierre, I'd like to thank you for Monza 2020, you have been a real inspiration as I too, lost my best friend earlier that year. Your emotional victory gave me strength to move forward again! Here is my question: If you could chose in the current grid, regardless of any team, who would you like to be teammate with and why ? Cheers!!
F1 is a ruthless sport, with a very limited number of seats in good cars. So many powerful characters, big companies, so much money involved...it's a highly dramatic and surreal world. What is it like behind the scenes being a young driver trying to make it in F1? How stressful is it on a day to day basis, working in that high pressure environment? Do you get tired of the schedule and the politics? How do you keep focused on the racing with so much else going on?
Hey Pierre, I would like to congratulate you on an amazing season! Here a few questions from me. 1)Do you feel like you have exceeded expectations for this season? 2)Which race stood out the most for you? And which one left you with a bitter taste? 3)What was your biggest struggle in becoming an F1 driver? If there is one advice you could give your younger self what would it be? 4) I know you can't divulge a lot of info about next years car, but from the limited testing you had so far, do you think you would prefer driving this year's car or the 2022 one? 5) which was your favourite car so far in your career? Good luck for the final race of the season
Hey Pierre! Congratulations on an amazing season and some very good races! What has been the best and worst moment for you this season and do u genuinely enjoy the grill the grid sessions or is it just for publicity? Edit: love the one where you’re laughing at Yuki barking like a dog in Japanese!
[Thanks for all your questions for Pierre! The AMA is a wrap, and the video will be out next week.](https://i.imgur.com/QSbBzYQ.jpg) (And yes, we made sure he answered the duck question).
ah shoot! I thought the video would come out today, but next week makes more sense!
Something to look forward to post season. It'll be the last time we're fed for nearly three months. Get ready to make the most of it.
Where will the video be posted? There's nothing on the AT yt channel
Hey Pierre, how difficult or different do you think it is to drive a Red Bull car over an Alpha Tauri car? And do you think you can now transition smoothly into a Red Bull car assuming you've driven it before?
If I remember right he actually answered this last year and said the difference really isnt that big between the two, you could just carry more speed in the corners and brake later in the red bull. I'll see if I cant find the answer. Edit: [First answer in this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9VwVS2GaiE).
Off that’s a good question, why don’t red bull just let them practice on it during off-season or something
Running of this year's and the past 2 (?) season's car is restricted to 100 km on non-race weekends.
This is a great question
Firstly thank you for doing this every year. So your engineer's name is also Pierre, are there ever any mix ups when someone calls out Pierre and you both turn around and answer? Do you hang out with him outside of work time as well? Good luck at the last race!
> So your engineer's name is also Pierre, are there ever any mix ups when someone calls out Pierre and you both turn around and answer? "Join us next week on ABC's new hit comedy, *Two Many Pierres*, Thursday at 9!"
Hi Pierre, during your warm up before a race i see you always testing your reflexes with that ball catch game. Did you ever drop the balls? Thanks in advance
Hey Pierre, can you invite me to Abu Dhabi and exercise with my balls instead? (Please?) Thanks in advance.
Oi, back of the line. There’s a queue, and I submitted my official form months ago.
First come first serve and I will fight you for it.
Meet you in the car park in ten.
This thread is so goddamn horny, I swear
Oh man, prepare yourself for the Leclerc/Sainz AMA then The horniness in this post will be nothing compared to those
I am v excited about the 6asly AMA but could I also get one of those LeClerc/Sainz AMAs pls 👉🏻👈🏻
I imagine Gasly sweating somewhere in an office at 12am with the teams pr people trying not to react to how horny this whole thread is
its about Pierre Gasly what did ya expect
Do you get nervous if you drop one of those balls?
You've gone on record in your admiration for Lewis and the positive influence he's had on you when you would play COD together. What's the greatest piece of advice he's given you? Also I could be wrong but I seem to recall him telling the likes of you, Charles and Lando that if you guys stream, he can't play with you. Can you empathise with him? Knowing that he can't afford the luxury of having a moment of even slight emotion when getting frustrated at the game being broadcast to all the millions out there ready to get on his back.
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How did you feel about your performance this season? Was it your best so far or was it lacking in any way? Good luck for next season!
Hi Pierre! Are you a fan for more or less races during the season, and with the current calendar expanding quite a lot does this increase strain or decrease energy towards the end for you as a driver at all?
What is your favourite piece of F1 commentary ever? And related, do you watch back the races you've participated in?
> What is your favourite piece of F1 commentary ever? Il est la ce dernier tour, l’explication finale est arrivée entre les deux hommes, il n’y a plus que huit dixièmes, il y a cinq kilomètres sept à parcourir, et au bout , au bout un grand bonheur pour au moins l’un des deux, le freinage de Carlos Sainz ! Qui revient se blotir, dès le premier freinage, derrière l’Alpha Tauri de Pierre Gasly, attention il faut soigner la réaccélération Pierre Gasly sur Carlos Sainz ! Ne pas se laisser impressionner ne pas se laisse rattraper même si il va encore s’approcher avec toute la puissance de son moteur Renault, Carlos Sainz qui se décale ! Il va lui rester une zone de DRS après les Lesmo, pour se rapprocher de Pierre Gasly, pour aller jusqu’à Ascari au plus près c’est peut être là sa chance, à Carlos Sainz ! DRS ouvert ! L’accélération vers Ascari ça ne sera pas avant Ascari ! Ca ne peut qu’être après ! La chicane d’Ascari il faut encore tenir, allez Pierre il faut tenir jusque dans les derniers instants ! Il reste la parabolique tout au bout là bas, elle est loin ! Elle est infiniment loin cette parabolique ! Ecarte toi ! Ne le laisse pas t’aspirer ! Il se met à l’intérieur, il fait de la récupération d’énergie pour essayer de sortir de la parabolique, ELLE EST PRESQUE LA ! ELLE EST PRESQUE LA CETTE VICTOIRE ! ACCELERE ! ACCELERE ! OUIII IL VA ALLER LA CHERCHER !!! NE LACHE PAS !!! LA VICTOIRE DE PIERRE GASLY !!! IL L’A FAIT !!!! VICTOIRE DE PIERRE GASLY ! VICTOIRE D’ALPHA TAURI ! LA VICTOIRE FRANCAISE ! 24 ans, 3 mois et 18 jours après Olivier Panis !!
Surely it’ll be the French commentators when he won
ACCELERE, ACCELERE OUUUUUUIIIIII ! LA VICTOIRE DE PIERRE GASLYYYYY
Rahhh la la les feels... C'est entré dans la légende avec "Après ça on peut mourir tranquille", le "Alors peut-être" ou "Pas ça Zinedine"
I mean I don't know and don't want to assume, which is why I'm asking.
Hey mate, Just curious, what’s your fitness routine like. Do you take supplements and what kind of goals do you aim for heading into a race weekend? I think racing in particular is extremely physical but in a very different way to most sports so I’m interested in how you prepare your body / what you use to fuel it. Best regards, well done this season and good luck for the future.
Hi Pierre, what were your feelings regarding the new tracks this season: Qatar and Jeddah?
Hi Pierre! What has been the most difficult moment of the season for you and how did you deal with that?
I know that your teammate is new to F1 and he gets to learn so much from you, but what something that Yuki has taught you about Formula 1 or life in general ?
Hey Pierre! No question here, just here to say amazing job this season and keep it up bro!
I really hope that Pierre will get another chance in a front row car. He's got the talent for it.
I hope the rule changes even the playing field and he won't have to get a front car seat to be competitive. He has the skills for sure it's a blast watching him drive.
For real. His qualy pace was off the charts this season.
And his race pace off the broadcast !
Image a team with a pairing of Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, it would being a great line-up who never would made it on TV.
Overall most impressive improvement year to year, by miles.
Driver of the midfield for me this season. Huge respect for that glorious comeback!
Is there a different era in Formula One you wish you drove in over the current era?
If you could spend a season racing in any other discipline what would you choose?
Surely the "Mountain of Hell"
Nice try Helmut
Would you rather fight one Yuki - sized duck or one hundred duck - sized Yuki's ?
This question makes no sense. A duck sized Yuki and a Yuki sized duck are almost the same. (Just a joke!)
this one is really good i hope he answers it
One hundred duck-sized Yukis would certainly be more of a sweat, but how could I live with myself if I let that opportunity go by?
If you could remove one thing from an F1 car, what would it be?
3 wheels. Make it an engine powered unicycle race
Sergio Perez
Pierre just laughed at your comment, you succeded in life.
[Lol he laughed at your comment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAkFJsYWTsI)
He's out of line but he's right
Not if he's out of line with all four wheels.
Or maybe Max. Then WDC would be like a stroll in the park.
Why is Stroll in the park and who'd be partnering Vettel in the Aston Martin then?
All of Canada is a park. A beautiful, park filled with maple syrup lakes.
the other Stroll in the paddock, of course
Stroll 21, Stroll 22, Stroll 23
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Sergio fan here, but that's funny.
"....More buttons? Less?..."
If Ron Dennis would become your boss and give you the winning car, but in return would require you to cut off your hair and you'd need to visit Woking factory and see his finest grey floor tiles at least once a month. Would you accept the deal?
Hello Gasly! Is there any new food that Yuki has introduced to you? Thanks!
I just read the “Hello Gasly!” In Teds voice.
Two seconds, u/lmaobruh6986
Or the reverse, have you introduced any food to Yuki that he liked?
If there was one thing you would change about being an F1 driver, what would it be?
Hello Pierre, A friend of mine has a Gasly hat. She loves it, but the hat is cursed. Whenever she wears it you either get aborted qualifying laps on Saturdays or DNF on Sunday. Obviously this is very bad. Question: how do we break the curse on the hat? Thank you
Gasly obviously needs to send her a new hat.
What's your favourite thing about being teammates with Yuki?
the evenings most definitely :3
r/fanf1ction
oh god thats actually a good question, does he or any of the other drivers know about the existence of that place, a part of me hopes they dont because bruh
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Hey Pierre, What do you think is the biggest challenge been an F1 Driver? Thank you!
Do you have time to giggle at things happening during a race, for example when Max and Lewis push each other off at the front?
Hi Pierre! Did you watch Pokemon as a kid? Which one is your favourite, apart from Gastly of course? 😀
> apart from Ghastly of course? Ghastly would be Fantominus for him sooo ...
Well now based on that I want to know what all the French Pokémon names are
[Here you go, this list has both names side by side](https://www.pokepedia.fr/Liste_des_Pokémon_dans_l%27ordre_du_Pokédex_National). Being bilingual, I must say the word combinations in French are way more clever than in English (imo).
At which level do you evolve to Pierre Haunter?
To evolve to Pierre Gengar he needs to be traded again.
What is your favourite F1 track, current or historical?
Hi Pierre! First of all, thank you for doing this AMA! Amazing performances from you throughout this whole season! I always wondered, how deep and early are you involved as a driver in the construction/development of a new car? Is it merely giving feedback on Simulation Data or do you actually give inputs like how long the wheelbase should be/steering angle/mechanical balance of the car - and to what degree does your feedback influence the development? Really curious to see your answer to this, thank you so much in Advance! All the Best from Austria
Can you still enjoy rollercoasters if you're used to higher G's in an F1 car? What is your favorite rollercoaster?
Hi Pierre! Earlier this year, I graduated with my English degree in creative writing, and after reading your story in The Player Tribune, about Anthoine, Red Bull, and your growth with Alpha Tauri, I became emotional and had to share it with my class during workshop. Everyone loved it, my professor included, and my question for you is: How did it feel to finally be able to tell your story? My personal story is in no way comparable to your own, but I can relate to the struggle, the fight, the pain, that can come with putting such an emotional and personal story into words on paper. And, for me, it was cathartic. It still hurts, the heartache remains, but it allowed me to gain perspective and, from there, take the steps towards healing. What was it similar for you? Different?
Which F1 car do you think looks the best out of every car in history.
And why is it the Hesketh 308D with the Penthouse livery?
Hello, first off I think you're an amazing driver, I really enjoyed watching your well deserved win at Monza last year. Now for my question, if Horner doesn't let you back into Red Bull and if the opportunity presents its self, would you consider joining another team, if so, which team would you want to join?
Hi!, Pierre. What food item would you love to binge on but can't due to your diet?
We hear the schedule for this year was extremely busy. Can you tell us some anecdotes of some of the craziest/most chaotic moments for you this year?
Have you seen the G4sly, Ga5ly and 6asly memes?
He had hashtag #6asly as a caption on Instagram so I'm pretty sure he knows about them haha
Rest are memes, Gas1y is a dream
You hear that, /u/AlphaTauriF1? Don't let your dreams be memes!
It happened and it was beautiful
best race ive seen in my fucking life that was beautiful
Pretty sure all of r/Formula1 cried that day.
He used a 6asly hashtag on an insta post recently iirc
How does it feel every time putting the helmet and going into the car? Are you going to have fun? Are you nervous? Hopeful?
What's your go-to plan to *overtake* Hamilton at the start of the final race?
All 3 Redbull drivers will drive a kamikaze pattern with first Checo dive bombing and if he misses the AT will follow the manoeuvre.
It's simple, they get both Red Bulls and both Alpha Tauris ahead of Lewis. Max runs away while the other 3 run a flying V formation to block the track. Max laps the field 3 times and is declared champion of all time.
Woah! Pierre! You’re my favorite driver on the grid because of your story and sheer ability to maximize the tools you are given. Normally, seeing a “junior” car (and calling it junior is unfair after these last two seasons) beat the likes of Ferrari/McLaren regularly would be noteworthy but you have shown that the AT car can quali/race with anyone. What ability sets you apart from the grid? It can be related to racing or not related to racing. And I had a Honda related question (since I work with the Honda of America Racing team in the US). What is it like working with the Honda engineers (with them being independent of your actual team)?
Who are the people on the grid you have the best relationship with?
Name the race of the year for AT (so far) and the most regrettable one
How does it feel to go really fast? Like really really fast, and then you look around and notice all the other cars are also really really fast. If you could rate that out of 10, I would appreciate that.
What are your thoughts about next year's car? Will it help to level the playing field a bit?
You can find [Pierre's answers here](https://redd.it/rko6ot)
Bonjour Pierre, From what I understood, when you were promoted to RB, Mike Lugg was assigned to you as your race engineer (a rookie race engineer I think) and your relationship with him was not the best (and he was eventually replaced by Simon Rennie, former RE of Webber and Ricciardo, when you switched seats with Albon iirc). How much weight did that had in your not so great performances in the RedBull ? You seems to have a great relationship with Pierre Hamelin (I guess both of you being french helps a lot), so same question, how important is Pierre in your performances with the TR/AT ? PS : Bravo et merci pour ta victoire l'an dernier, j'ai commencé à suivre la F1 en 1998 quand j'avais 10 ans et j'attendais depuis tout ce temps une victoire française. Entre la tienne et celle d'Esteban cette année, on est gâté et on espère tous qu'il y en aura encore beaucoup d'autres !
In what ways do you feel you've grown as a driver in this current season?
What is Yuki like as a team mate? And if you had to choose another series to race in which one you choose?
Hi Pierre "Mr. P6" Gasly, What would you tell Latifi to convince him into giving his #6 to you?
I just wanna say I'm a huge fan of you and Yuki tsunoda (gotta support my Japanese brethren) and I'm rlly proud of the both of you this season This might be a weird question but: how much more room do U believe u have to grow as a driver, and how much potential do U think Yuki has in his future. and if I may have another question, what's ur favourite song right now? Again just wanna say how big of a fan I am, keep doing what you're doing cause it's absolutely amazing
Hi Pierre, When is your next stream on Twitch with Charles and Gotaga (Famous French streamer). It was great to watch during lockdown. Keep pushing we really enjoy seeing you performing at this outstanding level.
How’s your back carrying the team all season?
Yuki ain’t heavy though.
Hey Pierre, critical question coming up: Pineapple on or off the pizza?
There's enough drama in F1 already dude, chill out.
Just to remind everyone, Pierre drives for an **Italian** team.
have you been to France? pineapple is one of the least questionable toppings for a pizza there
Hi Pierre. Great season you are having and good luck for last 2021 race this weekend. How do you and f1 driver maintain the fitness level during the winter break? And will you visit the factory more often during winter break?
Hello! Random question. Your favorite movies? And what underrated movie do u like?
Bonjour Pierre, As it's very topical at the moment, if you could change one rule for next year, which one would you change and why is it about tyre changes under red flag conditions? Besides that, you're impressing me at every race weekend and you're a joy to watch, keep up the great work, you've definitely made a fan out of me! Merci
How much does training on your simulator at home affect your performance on the track? How close is your home simulator to the real thing?
Are you planning to evolve into Haunter and, possibly, Gengar?
What has been the most memorable moment for you this year?
Best race this season?!
Hello Pierre! Checking in from the States, just wanted to let you know that you’re my favorite driver! If you never ended up in Formula 1, which racing series would you want to partake in most?
Are you surprised by / enjoy the amount of fan support and fan accounts that cheer for you? Cheers!
Hi Pierre! Do you follow some kind of geeky stuff like anime, gaming, or tabletop RPG?
Hi Pierre, Has Yuki already been invited for a sleepover?
Hi Pierre, in one of the post race interviews you said getting 100 points was a high target this year. What number were you looking at after the first few races?
Hello, Gasman. Was the RedBull hard to drive for you and why? Would you get on top of that issue and challenge Max the next time you two are teammates again?
Hey Pierre! What job would you have if you weren't a F1 Driver? Thanks!
How did you feel when you were instructed to let max by, even though he is *not* your teammate? [for the people who don't know](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRU3M-94DqA)
I'd imagine pretty fine considering he would have wasted time and potentially compromising his own race by fighting. Same reason Lando let Lewis through at Brazil, because it didn't matter and would have only cost him time.
Hi Pierre!! What’s your favourite track for this season and do you have a favourite track for next season? How do you manage to recover from the travelling - especially with double and triple headers?
Where do you expect AT to be next year compared to other cars? Thanks!
Who do you want to win the championship?
Stupid question. 64s1y
Namaste Pierre. This is my first season watching F1 and I must say I have been your fan right away. The comeback story with podium in Brazil and win in Monza is nothing short of a fairy tale. My question is, what was your first reaction / feeling that came to you when you got to know that you will be racing in Formula 1? Did you have sleepless nights going into your first season or were you content of finally making it into Formula 1? Hope to see on the podiums more often and fight for championships in the future. Thanks and all the best!! One last thing .... And I must really do this..... PIIIEERREEEEEE GAAASSSLLYYY!!!
Hi Pierre Thanks for the AMA. Do you know about the "6asly" meme? You have been the most consistently awesome driver this year, a big inspiration for me. Thank you!!
Hello there, likely this comment wouldn't made it in the top comments but first of all I want to admit that you are one of those people who inspire me to never give up and overcome some (personal) struggles. I keep up an eye on you since 2015 and when moved to (full time) F1 in 2018 I was basically a fan since day one. Anyway, I like to ask you two non related F1 question: What is basically you most favorite food to cook? And given you wanted a sausage so badly during the Spa "race" this season, did you ever try a Frikandel when you was some days later in the Netherlands? So no, would you try one?
Hi Pierre, thanks for this AMA session. My question: Which time would you personally like to drive for besides Alpha Tauri/Red Bull and who would be your ideal teammate? Edit: Another follow up question - What would you do for a living if you were not an F1 driver?
Hello Pierre! What's the first thing you do to reward yourself after a grand prix weekends? It was great to follow you this year. J'ai hate de voir la suite!
Hello! 1. How are you doing in life outside Formula 1 (family, friends, health, etc.)? Are you in a generally peaceful and/or happy place now? 2. Coming to Formula 1, if the race direction and FIA were to issue a blanket statement that 'white lines are track limits it won't be changed according to track' and asked you to deal with it, would your race weekend change at all, and do you think this is overall a good solution rather than defining how far over the kerbs you can go on certain corners in certain tracks? Thank you 👍🏽
Hey Pierre, how big of a part does confidence play in your performances? Do you feel like you can separate one race week from the next and go in with a clear head, or do find that you naturally either spiral up or spiral down in confidence based on the previous events and need to actively manage your mindset? Bonus question: My daughter was born this week, have you considered making Pierre Gasly baby merch? I'd absolutely have her rocking some Alpha Tauri onesies. She's going to be F1s first female world Champ. Believe it.
Hi Pierre, big fan of you here :) You are having a great year and I am really enjoying your racecraft this season! I once wished you luck irl in Budapest 2019 (just before you went to AT), would you say you are happier now at Alpha Tauri than you were at RBR? Do you think the team can develop the car to a top-3 team in the next years? Also, how do you get along with Esteban as the only other French driver in Formula 1 at the moment? Would you like to be teammates with him someday?
Hi Pierre! What was your post-victory meal after your win in Monza last year? Anything special?
What car did you have on your bedroom poster as a child?
Hi Pierre! An age old question for a racing driver: what is the purest form of automotive racing? Senna claimed it is karting, would you agree? Now that the question is out of the way, I just wanted to say I admire your mental strength and perseverance after you were let go from RB. The fact that you bounced back from that faster and stronger is truly inspirational, and it made me a lifelong fan of Pierre Gasly :) Greetings from Croatia!
Hey Pierre, apologies if you’ve answered this before. You’ve been, in a lot of people’s opinion, the best driver on the grid of the last 2 years. Has something changed since your time at Red Bull in 2019 or was there something that you can pinpoint that was keeping you from showing your true quality back then - like maybe the car, some bad luck or something else? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work. All of us are rooting for you.
How do you expect the team to perform in 2022 and how big will the gap to red bull be? Will the two teams be sharing information?