### [2026-09-5](/feed/2026/09/5/index.md)

##### 2026 Formula One World Championship
# At the same Grand Prix, Alpine driver Pierre Gasly achieves his maiden pole position after qualifying first, the first French driver to do so since Jean Alesi in 1997. 




### Sources:

1. [F1](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/gasly-charges-to-sensational-maiden-f1-pole-at-monza-over-russell-and-piastri.4CKkkbvgmqL04ijMNBfuXF)
2. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/formula1/2026/09/05/pierre-gasly-gets-first-career-formula-1-pole-position/91634145007/)

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