Alpine’s Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix
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Alpine driver Pierre Gasly secured a shock pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza during Saturday's qualifying session. Gasly claimed the first pole of his career at his 191st attempt, beating Mercedes driver George Russell, who will start alongside him on the front row.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri also featured near the top of the qualifying results. Sunday's race at the Monza circuit will see Gasly leading the grid after what sources described as a stunning and surprising performance for the Alpine team.
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The Citizen (South Africa, national/regional)Emphasizes the historical nature of the first career pole after 191 attempts.
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