Pierre Gasly Bio
Pierre Jean-Jacques Gasly is a French racing driver who competes in Formula One for Alpine. Born in Rouen, Gasly rose through karting and junior single-seater categories before winning the GP2 Series championship in 2016 and reaching the top tier of motorsport. He claimed his maiden Formula One victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix with AlphaTauri, becoming the first French Grand Prix winner since Olivier Panis in 1996.
Since joining Alpine in 2023, Gasly has continued to add podium finishes to his record and remains a leading French presence on the Formula One grid. He carries car number 10 for the team and is contracted with Alpine through at least the end of the 2028 season.
Early Life and Background
Pierre Jean-Jacques Gasly was born on 7 February 1996 in Rouen, in the Normandy region of France, to father Jean-Jacques Gasly and mother Pascale. He is the youngest of five children, with two maternal half brothers, Nicolas Caron and Cyril Caron, and two paternal half brothers, Phillipe Gasly and Paul Gasly. Gasly grew up in a family with deep motorsport ties, including a grandfather who competed in karting, a grandmother who was a kart champion, and a father, Jean-Jacques, who raced in karting, endurance events, and rallying before stepping away from the sport.
Gasly first experienced karting at a local track in Anneville-Ambourville at the age of six. By the time he was thirteen, his commitment to competitive racing led him to leave Rouen for Le Mans, where he could train and compete more seriously. He grew up alongside Anthoine Hubert, his close friend and fellow racer, and the two shared a private school education and even lived together as roommates during parts of their junior careers.
Path to NASCAR
Pierre Gasly’s career has been built entirely on the European and international open-wheel ladder, with no documented connection to NASCAR. His progression moved from karting through French Formula 4, the Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula Renault 3.5, the GP2 Series, and Super Formula before reaching Formula One. Because he competes in Formula One with Alpine rather than in any NASCAR national series, a NASCAR-focused career section is not applicable to his biography.
Pierre Gasly Career
Early Career (2006-2013)
Gasly entered competitive karting in 2006 at the age of ten, finishing fifteenth in the French Minime Championship. He moved up through the French Cadet Championship and the KF3 category, finishing as runner-up in the CIK-FIA European Championship at the end of 2010. He then stepped into single-seaters in 2011, taking third place in the French F4 Championship with the FFSA Academy, securing wins at Spa, Albi, and Le Castellet.
In 2013, Gasly joined Tech 1 Racing for the Formula Renault Eurocup and won his first single-seater championship. He took five podiums and victories at Moscow, the Hungaroring, and Le Castellet, sealing the title at the final round at Barcelona-Catalunya despite a late collision with rival Oliver Rowland. He moved to Formula Renault 3.5 in 2014 with Arden under the Red Bull Junior Team program and finished runner-up to Carlos Sainz Jr.
GP2 Series Breakthrough (2014-2016)
Gasly made his GP2 Series debut at Monza in 2014 with Caterham Racing, then signed with DAMS for a full campaign in 2015, where he took three pole positions and four podiums but finished eighth overall. In 2016, he switched to Prema Powerteam alongside Antonio Giovinazzi and won the GP2 Series championship. The title fight with Giovinazzi went down to the final rounds and helped establish Gasly as one of the top young single-seater talents in Europe.
Super Formula Stint (2017)
After his GP2 success, Gasly joined Team Mugen for the 2017 Super Formula Championship, driving a Red Bull-sponsored Honda alongside Naoki Yamamoto. He won two races in a row before the final round at Suzuka was cancelled because of Typhoon Lan, leaving him just half a point short of the championship. He finished the year as runner-up to Hiroaki Ishiura.
Formula One Debut with Toro Rosso (2017-2018)
Gasly made his Formula One debut at the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix with Toro Rosso, replacing Daniil Kvyat for the final races of the season. He became a full-time Toro Rosso driver in 2018 alongside Brendon Hartley, scoring his first Formula One points with a fourth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He ended his rookie season fifteenth in the drivers’ championship with 29 points, well clear of Hartley’s tally of four points.
Red Bull Promotion and Return to Toro Rosso (2019)
Gasly was promoted to Red Bull Racing for 2019, partnering Max Verstappen. His results fell short of expectations, and he was demoted back to Toro Rosso ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, with Alexander Albon taking his seat. The very next race, at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Gasly delivered his maiden Formula One podium by finishing second after a chaotic afternoon in São Paulo, a result that also gave Toro Rosso its best finish since 2008 and powered Honda’s first 1-2 since 1991.
AlphaTauri and First Grand Prix Win (2020-2022)
The Toro Rosso team rebranded as Scuderia AlphaTauri for 2020, and Gasly remained as a senior driver. At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, an early safety car pit stop vaulted him into the lead, and he held off Carlos Sainz Jr. to take his first Formula One victory, becoming the first French Grand Prix winner since Olivier Panis in 1996. He added podiums at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix before his move to Alpine was announced in October 2022.
Alpine Era (2023-Present)
Gasly signed a multi-year contract with Alpine for the 2023 season, partnering fellow Frenchman Esteban Ocon. His first podium for the team came at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, where he finished third after an early switch to intermediate tyres. In 2024, he added another podium with third place at the rain-affected São Paulo Grand Prix and finished the year tenth in the drivers’ championship with strong late-season form. He has extended his Alpine deal through at least the end of 2028.
Driving Style and Strengths
Gasly is known for his strong wet-weather performances, highlighted by podiums at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix and the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix where intermediate tyres played a decisive role. He combines sharp race craft with the ability to maximise strategy calls, and he has developed a productive working relationship with the Alpine engineering group. His calm under pressure has produced several career-defining results in chaotic races.
Notable Races and Milestones
Gasly’s standout results include his first Formula One win at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, his maiden podium at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix, and his third-place finishes at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, and the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix. He also took a pole-equalling front-row start at the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix and a career-best third on the grid at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly Career Wins
Pierre Gasly has recorded one Formula One Grand Prix victory, the 2020 Italian Grand Prix with AlphaTauri, along with three fastest laps and five podiums in total at the top level. His single-seater trophy cabinet also includes the 2013 Formula Renault Eurocup title with Tech 1 Racing and the 2016 GP2 Series championship with Prema Powerteam.
Formula One Highlights
Gasly took his maiden Formula One win at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix with AlphaTauri, holding off Carlos Sainz Jr. after a well-timed safety car stop. His most recent podium came at the 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix, where he finished third in a rain-affected race for Alpine. Across his Formula One career, he has accumulated five podiums and three fastest laps.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond Formula One, Gasly won races in the 2017 Super Formula Championship with Team Mugen, and he took victories in the Formula Renault Eurocup at Moscow, the Hungaroring, and Le Castellet during his 2013 title-winning campaign. He also made a one-off Formula E appearance at the 2017 New York City ePrix for Renault e.dams, finishing fourth in the second race of the weekend.
Pierre Gasly Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Gasly’s family has a long history in motorsport. His grandfather competed in karting, his grandmother was a kart champion, and his father Jean-Jacques Gasly raced in karting, endurance events, and rallying before an accident during a rally ended his driving career. Pierre’s older half brothers, including Nicolas Caron, Cyril Caron, Phillipe Gasly, and Paul Gasly, have not pursued professional racing careers.
Personal Life
Gasly has been in a relationship with Francisca Gomes, a Portuguese model and influencer signed with Central Models, since October 2022. He speaks French, English, and Italian, having spent time living in Milan since 2019. He moved from Normandy to Le Mans as a teenager to pursue his racing career and later relocated to Italy to be closer to the European motorsport hub.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 Formula One season has been a challenging campaign for Pierre Gasly and Alpine as the team continues to develop the A525. Gasly has been paired with rookie Jack Doohan, who was later replaced by Franco Colapinto following the Miami Grand Prix, leaving Gasly as the senior driver in the garage. The team is targeting progress in the constructors’ standings after finishing sixth in 2024.
Gasly has shown flashes of competitive pace through the year, including a disqualification at the Chinese Grand Prix after his car was found to be underweight. He has been working closely with the Alpine engineering group to extract more performance from the package and lift the team into regular points-scoring positions. His experience has been central to mentoring the rotating second driver while also pushing for results of his own.
With his contract running through at least the end of 2028, Gasly remains a long-term pillar of Alpine’s project. The team is investing in upgrades and stability, and Gasly’s role is expected to grow as Alpine aims to close the gap to the midfield leaders. Continued podium contention is the clear target for the French driver and the Enstone-based squad.