Ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix this weekend, AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly got the opportunity of a lifetime to have dinner with the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan.

He posted a picture of himself and the basketball legend on Instagram, and we can see the delight on his face. His picture with Jordan got a lot of reactions from fellow F1 drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo. There is certainly no doubt that many would be jealous of Gasly at the moment.

In a recent interview, the French driver reflected on how he got the chance to meet Michael and also commented on the whole experience of having dinner with him.

Pierre Gasly reveals the experience of meeting Michael Jordan in Miami

Pierre mentioned that his personal sponsor is a close friend of the basketball legend and that is why he got the chance to meet him. He recalls how the former Chicago Bulls icon inspired him when he was a little kid in France.

“It was the most inspiring dinner I?ve ever had. Since a kid, I?ve been inspired by this guy, his mentality, and the success he has had in his career. Everyone says you should never meet your idols because you can only be disappointed and to me, it?s been the complete opposite,” said Pierre.

?I didn?t know he?s a massive F1 fan. He almost knows the sport better than I do! It was very impressive and just great to discuss with such a legend. So, it was a great dinner. My personal sponsor is quite close to him and managed to organize it. A dinner I?ll remember all my life,? said the AlphaTauri driver.

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It certainly seemed like a memorable night for the young F1 driver as he met his hero. Hopefully, he was able to convince Jordan to come to visit him at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

It would be amazing to see Jordan in the F1 paddock alongside other F1 drivers. Let’s see if the basketball GOAT visits the track this weekend.

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