Pierre Gasly - Formula 1 Driver
Age: 29
Country: France Occupations:
Formula 1 Driver
Domains:
Formula 1
Pierre Gasly is a French Formula 1 driver currently competing for the Alpine F1 Team. Born in Rouen in 1996, he is widely regarded as one of the most resilient and technically gifted drivers on the grid.
Career Highlights
Grand Prix Winner: Gasly achieved a historic victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix while driving for AlphaTauri, becoming the first Frenchman to win an F1 race since 1996.
The "Comeback Kid": He is well known for his mental toughness; after being demoted from the senior Red Bull Racing team back to its junior team mid-way through 2019, he responded by scoring multiple podiums and rebuilding his reputation as a top-tier driver.
Junior Success: Before F1, he was a standout talent, winning the 2016 GP2 Series (now Formula 2) and the 2013 Formula Renault Eurocup.
Current Status (2026)
Gasly remains a cornerstone of the Alpine project. Heading into the 2026 season, he is focused on leading the team through F1's major regulation changes and the transition to Mercedes power units. He is currently paired with teammate Franco Colapinto.
Beyond the track, Gasly is known for his close-knit family ties to motorsport and his love for football, being a vocal supporter of Paris Saint-Germain.