The summer break is approaching and, like every year, the first contracts are signed for the following season. There were many rumors about a possible passage of Pierre Gasly in McLaren, but today came the news that refutes the hypothesis of the French pilot in papaya-colored clothes, at least for 2023.
Closed doors at Red Bull
gasly was hoping for a comeback Red Bull, But the renewal of Perez ended his hope. The French he was left with few choices, also causes a market that seems, to date, to be at a standstill with many renewals and few transfers, in short, the movement of the block that triggers the domino effect is missing…
She had opened up for Pierre the hypothesis McLaren alongside Lando Norris. However it seems that between Ricciardo and the Woking team are making each other agreements to continue a relationship that is anything but exciting, except for the exploit of Monza 2021. Gasly is left with only the choice of stay in Faenza.
2023: Gasly remains in AlphaTauri
The pilot of theAlpha Tauri did not start the current season in the best way. The total points are sixteen in nine races (only three times in the top ten in Azerbaijan, Australia e Jeddah), also thanks to a disappointing one single-seater that overshadows his talent. Talent of which the team from Faenza is perfectly aware, so much so that today it announced the extension of the contract with its pilot for 2023.
The announcement of the team
In the morning came the announcement from Alpha Tauri: “Scuderia AlphaTauri is delighted to confirm that Pierre Gasly will continue to race for the team in 2023. The 26-year-old Frenchman has been with the team since 2017 and this continuity will be a great advantage as he enjoys a great working relationship with his engineering group and all team members".
“Pierre he won a race, also caught three podiums and three fastest laps and, to date, has totaled 325 points in Formula 1. He also developed the reputation for being a successful driver, as well as being a very fast driver over the flying lap”.
Gasly's words
The pilot said he was satisfied and positive about the future prospects: “I have been with this team for 5 years and I am proud of the journey we have been on together and the progress that we did".
"I'm happy to stay in AlphaTauri. The new regulations this year have created new challenges for us and being able to plan our development with the team for the next 18 months is a good working basis for the future”.
The words of Franz Tost
The team's principal praised its star driver: “We really are delighted to confirm that Pierre will be staying with us in 2023“. He is certainly in the group of the best and most competitive drivers in F1 and has demonstrated his abilities throughout his time with us ”.
“Undoubtedly, Pierre can play an important role in the success of the team next year and it will be our task to provide him with a competitive car, so that it can continue to achieve excellent results”.
What about 2024?
At the moment we are waiting, but cards will be able to reshuffle as early as 2024. AlphaTauri has only confirmed Pierre's presence in 2023, without speaking of a renewal, which, given the Frenchman's importance to the team, would be more than legitimate. In Red Bull, couldn't go back since it's there Perez in coverage, while two big names would be ready to leave the Circus, having the deadline fixed at 2023, besides Pierre of course. These names would be those of Lewis Hamilton currently in Mercedes e Daniel Ricciardoin McLaren. The team from Faenza could therefore let its great star fly away, which could finally land in a top team. We, of course, hope so.
STATEMENT SOURCE: Motorsport.com
