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Pierre Gasly Announces Heartwarming Gesture in Collaboration With Senna Foundation

Published 02/06/2021, 8:25 AM EST

PierreAlpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly has decided to donate the helmet he wore during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. This helmet was a visual tribute to the late Ayrton Senna.

The late Senna lost his life in a fiery crash at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. Many drivers have cited the Brazilian as an inspiration for them pursuing racing as a career.

Gasly will be looking to build on an encouraging 2020 season that saw him earn his maiden race victory. The Frenchman won at Monza in the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.

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Gasly will donate proceeds to Senna Foundation

Gasly designed the helmet with the blessing of the Senna family to commemorate F1’s return to the Imola track. The 24-year-old had an excellent qualifying session which saw him qualify fourth. Unfortunately, the Frenchman couldn’t finish as he had to retire because of a power unit problem.

Super proud to announce I’ve partnered with Senna Brands to raise funds for the Senna Foundation.
I’ve donated my Imola GP race helmet to the Senna family to auction, and to raise further money for the foundation, we have also produced some 1:2 scale mini helmets. 🇧🇷💛 (1/2) pic.twitter.com/uNDkECBk60
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) February 5, 2021

Gasly has decided that the proceeds of the auction will go to the Senna Foundation. The 24-year-old has also made 1:2 scaled mini helmets, which will also be put up for auction. These mini helmets have been signed by Gasly to give them a personal touch.

Parts of the profits of the helmet sales will go to the Senna Foundation.
I’m happy to contribute to this great cause which supports the education of millions of children & young people in Brazil, and I hope you guys will join too.🇧🇷💛
Check it out ⬇️https://t.co/tJdDG9ykeN pic.twitter.com/QFX7rR3txm
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) February 5, 2021

Gasly will continue to race for Alpha Tauri in 2021 along with Japanese rookie Yuki Tsunoda. Formula One will continue to race at Imola for the 2021 season.

Great news! Happy to contribute to this great cause.🇧🇷💛 @ayrtonsenna pic.twitter.com/uqcD7c3wYV
— PIERRE GASLY 🇫🇷 (@PierreGASLY) February 5, 2021

Pierre Gasly to have a standout 2021 season?

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Gasly enters the 2021 F1 season with a lot of confidence in his driving ability. The Frenchman lost his confidence in 2019 which saw him get replaced.

Gasly was ‘demoted’ to essentially what is Red Bull’s junior team, Alpha Tauri, for the second half of that season. The 24-year-old drove some encouraging races after that. This culminated in him finishing second at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix.

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Gasly will be looking to have an even better 2021 season. The Frenchman will be looking to capitalize on his 2020 season. He would want to earn a few podiums in 2021.

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Ashish Thomas is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having followed motorsports since age 5, Ashish holds an enviable knowledge of F1 history. Ashish holds extensive experience in sports writing, having previously worked for SportsQuest and Fansided.

Pierre Gasly Announces Heartwarming Gesture in Collaboration With Senna Foundation

Gasly will donate proceeds to Senna Foundation

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