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Pierre Gasly takes pole position at the Italian Grand Prix

The French Alpine driver secured pole position, while Franco Colapinto will start from seventh place.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Pierre Gasly takes pole position at the Italian Grand Prix — Photo: Liauzh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pierre Gasly, an Alpine driver, achieved pole position for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, showcasing an impressive performance in qualifying. This result represents a significant moment for both Gasly and the team, which is looking to improve its standings in the championship.

Franco Colapinto, Gasly's teammate at Alpine, also had a notable performance, qualifying for the race in seventh place, marking his best start in Formula 1 to date. Colapinto finished tenth during the third free practice, demonstrating good form that allowed him to advance in qualifying.

In the race on Sunday, Gasly will start from the first position, while Colapinto will aim to move up from his starting spot in the seventh row among the top competitors. The qualifying session was held with the expectation of an exciting display at the Monza track, known for its historically intense battles.

In the top five of the qualifying results, George Russell from Mercedes took second place, followed by Oscar Piastri and Ferrari drivers, who also showed solid performances. However, Alonso could not make it past the first round and Sainz was eliminated in the second, affecting the expectations of their fans.

Alpine drivers celebrated Gasly's success with an emotional embrace after qualifying. This moment encapsulated the team spirit they are nurturing this season, as both look to capitalize on their positions in Sunday’s race.

The Italian Grand Prix race will start at 11 AM local time, and fans will be keenly watching the performances of both Alpine drivers, as well as the competition from other teams looking to shine on this iconic track.

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