Nobody, start the qualifications of the Las Vegas GP, he expected Pierre Gasly on the provisional podium. Instead, the Frenchman manages to snatch third place from Charles Leclerc, with whom he will share the second row in tomorrow's race. He is the hero of the day after the British Russell.
Alpine improvements, podium chance for Gasly?
Although the chances that tomorrow, in the race, gasly can maintain the position – with Leclerc, Verstappen and Norris behind – are really minimal, the Frenchman continues to hope. At this point, the improvements Alpine has made since Flavio Briatore he took technical command of the team.
The number 21 driver has already signed his contract for next season, thus feeling more comfortable driving a car from a team that firmly believes in his potential and talent.
Gasly's words after qualifying for the Las Vegas GP
"It's an incredible time after Austin. It's my first time, we didn't think we could reach the top positions. It was an incredible lap especially on this track where you have to touch the wall several times during the lap."
«Lots of adrenaline and emotions, I knew it was a good lap but when they told me on the radio it was for third place it was beautiful»
"In qualifying it's difficult to do the perfect lap here, especially because of the tyre temperature. I managed to do it and I'm happy, let's hope it's the same tomorrow."
