+34
Pierre Gasly delivered the shock of the season by taking the first pole position of his career for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, beating George Russell by just 0.060 seconds. The result came a day after Alpine boss Flavio Briatore accused an FIA judge of having a working relationship with McLaren. Oscar Piastri finished third, with Charles Leclerc fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth for Ferrari. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took seventh but will start from the back of the grid due to an engine penalty. In Formula Two, Ireland's Alex Dunne finished seventh in the feature race, earning two points to remain fourth in the standings.
PIERRE GASLY DELIVERED the shock of the season by taking the first pole position of his career for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. Gasly’s improbable triumph arrived a day on from his Alpine boss Flavio Briatore accusing an FIA judge of having a “working relationship” with McLaren after the British team’s appeal saw the Frenchman stripped of his podium from June’s Monaco Grand Prix.
Advertisement George Russell, widely expected to claim a much-needed pole in his world championship quest, had to settle for second, pipped to top spot by Gasly by just 0.060 seconds. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished third, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fourth and fifth respectively for Ferrari. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took seventh but will start his home race from the back of the grid as he serves an engine penalty. Alex Dunne during Friday's racing at Monza.
IPA / Alamy IPA / Alamy / Alamy Meanwhile, Ireland’s Alex Dunne finished seventh in Saturday’s Formula Two feature race. Dunne earned two points to improve to 110pts, remaining in fourth place overall in the drivers’ championship, led by Nikola Tsolov on 171 points. The Offaly youngster, 20, will start Sunday’s feature race from the second row after qualifiying in third overall.
Pierre Gasly Italian Grand Prix Formula One Monza Alex Dunne
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
European commissioner ‘optimistic’ of budget deal during Ireland’s EU presidency amid divisionsDivision notable among member states on proposed scale of seven-year funding round
Read more »
Bettors in the stands disrupt professional tennis as players call for stronger actionProfessional tennis players including Jiri Lehecka, Lorenzo Musetti and Leandro Riedi describe how spectators with betting interests are increasingly disrupting matches from the stands, prompting calls for the sport's governing bodies to introduce new rules and security measures to address the problem during tournaments such as the US Open and the Italian Open.
Read more »
Victor Spaggiari, gentle giant of Galway, left €1.29m estate without a willVictor Spaggiari, an Italian-born local personality fondly remembered around Galway's landmarks, died in 2024 in the Fairgreen Hostel leaving an estate valued at €1.29 million. Known as a gentle giant, he had no will and probate was granted to his cousin in Italy. The article also references the estate of Ronald McCormick valued at €5.45 million.
Read more »
Gasly Claims Stunning Pole Position for Italian Grand Prix at MonzaPierre Gasly secures his first Formula One pole position and Alpine's first, edging out George Russell by just six hundredths at Monza, in a weekend already overshadowed by Briatore's controversial comments about the Monaco appeal judges.
Read more »