Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri Formula 1 teams’ alpha, was taken a back for inconsideration at Red Bull. He was “surprised” but “not disappointed” on Red Bull’s inconsideration of him for 2021 seat.
He was “surprised” but “not disappointed” on Red Bull’s inconsideration of him for 2021 seat.
Earlier this week, Gasly was announced to continue with AlphaTauri in 2021. He is running second complete seasons with the team after 2018. He was promoted to Red Bull in 2019, but it did not go well.
Gasly won Italian Grand Prix, which rose his hopes for a Red Bull return. He is the only second driver, in AlphaTuauri’s history to won the race for the team.
However, Christian Horner, Red Bull boss, clarified that team never considered him for 2021 seat.
Gasly on inconsideration
“I’m not disappointed, I will say I’m just surprised,” Gasly said.
“In 14 years, Seb won a race with Toro Rosso, I’m the only other driver who won race. Seb got promoted to Red Bull and won four titles with the team.
“So I’m just surprised I was not really considered.
“I’ve had two podiums with Toro Rosso, I think this season is going alright and on my side the only thing I can do is try and put some strong performances to give to me opportunities in the future.
“It’s the only thing I can do. Everything is sorted. I don’t really want to think about this any more. I need to perform as much as I can for AlphaTauri. I’m happy to be here and I’m just focused on this weekend and trying to get the best result I can here.”
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He responded to a question whether he is aware of the decision making process. Gasly said: “They have their strategy.
“It’s up to them. If you want a better answer, it’s better to ask them straightaway.
“But, from my side, it’s been made clear to me I will continue already since quite a while with this team.
“And I’m not disappointed, I think we’re performing on a great level, I’m able to show my potential, I’m able to show my speed, my skills.
“I’m 24-years-old – obviously my goal is to fight at the front and one day to fight for a championship, but at the moment I just need to perform and do the best job I can in the team I am [in].
“I’m not disappointed I’m really happy to continue with AlphaTauri for another year. I’ll keep doing my very best for this team.”
