We all know how cruel a sport Formula 1 can be. There’s literally a sliver of a second that stands between jubilance and despair. And this is as true figuratively as it is literally. So when a driver, despite being on the wrong end of things for whatever reason, proves his mettle again, it is worthy of praise. Such has been the career trajectory of Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly.

After being dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2019, the Frenchman showed his former team, and the rest of the F1 community, his true class, his true talent. Second chances are rare in F1 and Gasly knew.

That’s why he made the most of his.

And now, looking ahead to the 2022 season, he has high hopes. But at the same time, Gasly knows that with the new regulations, the new car, anything can happen.

“We have to go into this season with an open mind and be ready for anything. It’s a fresh start, we’re starting from scratch and it will be a big challenge for all of us,” Gasly said at the launch of the new Alpha Tauri AT03.

“I’m very confident in our abilities, although we don’t know what the car will be like when Let’s get to Barcelona. Of course, I’m sure there will be many surprises.” (Translated via Google Translate)

Pierre Gasly has modest but important goals for 2022

The Alpha Tauri man, who made a habit of qualifying and finishing towards the upper side of the top 10 places almost every other week, described his goals for the coming season.

“My way of approaching the season will be the same as in 2021. I will try to continue the good run of solid results and find the key to the car again. I hope I can fight higher this year and finish in the top five on a regular basis,” he said.

Regardless, Pierre Gasly insisted that it’s too early to talk about such things, considering the foggy nature of things with the new car for everyone. Yet he made one thing clear.

“I’m always ready to show my best version and get the most out of the car.”

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