The day after a magnificent qualifying session which placed him 3rd on the starting grid for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Frenchman Pierre Gasly (Alpine) had to resolve to abandon, Sunday November 24, due to a loss of power on lap 16.
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Pierre Gasly was unable to finish the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Sunday November 24. | PHOTO: JOHN LOCHER / AFP
The days follow one another and are not the same for Pierre Gasly. Sparkling during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, the Alpine driver started in 3e position on the starting grid for the race, Sunday November 24. Well placed in the leading pack, even though he was overtaken by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull), the Frenchman was unable to finish the race.
“It’s difficult”
The Norman was forced to retire during the 16the lap of the track, due to a loss of power on his car. “We had a problem that prevented me from having normal power and shifting gears correctlyreacted Pierre Gasly at the microphone of Canal+ after its withdrawal. It hurts my heart, because we qualified very well. We were in a good position, even though the cars around us were faster. But we can't convert, so it's difficult to take. »
In Las Vegas, Verstappen is heading towards a fourth consecutive world championship title. The Dutchman must finish ahead of Lando Norris (McLaren) to secure a new world title. For the moment, he is on the Grand Prix podium, three positions ahead of the Briton.
