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Former F1 Driver Convinced Pierre Gasly is Ready for a Second Shot at Red Bull

Published 03/30/2022, 12:02 PM EDT

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Pierre Gasly has become a consistent performer for AlphaTauri over the past two seasons. But his brief and forgettable stint at Red Bull was just poor timing, insists former Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger. Gerhard also says a second chance is imminent if he continues his form with AlphaTauri.

Second Chance for Pierre Gasly?

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His impressive form at AlphaTauri has earned him a fan in Gerhard Berger, who thinks he deserves a second chance. Speaking with Motorsport.com, he said, “Besides Max Verstappen it is not easy anyway, but I think he is good enough for a second chance. He is doing great and is a good driver.”

Max’s world championship title also changes things, as he is a more relaxed driver now and would work with a teammate differently.

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Berger also had views on the impact of the long-term contract Verstappen signed with Red Bull, “Now that Max has signed a contract forever, it is much easier, because you no longer have to deal with two new drivers”.

If Pierre Gasly continues his run with AlphaTauri, a do-over might soon become a reality as early as next season.

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Poor timing for Pierre

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Red Bull appointed Pierre Gasly to succeed Daniel Ricciardo in the 2019 season, but Gasly could not live up to the expectations. Hence, the Austrian team replaced the Frenchman with Alex Albon in just six months.

Being an inexperienced driver and getting a promotion to the lead team is a step most drivers dream of taking. But lining up against the current world champion Max Verstappen, where anyone would be forced to prove their mettle? It did not go well for Gasly as he succumbed to the pressure.

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A backward step in his career was probably not the best move for Pierre, but that’s exactly what he needed. After returning to the Red Bull sister team, Pierre consistently exhibited exceptional driving skills. And the highlight of his stint with the team came at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix as a win. His Monza victory is certainly one of the reasons Pierre deserves a second shot at the Red Bull seat.

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Mahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.
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