Thursday’s FIA press conference: Abu Dhabi part 2
Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainz, Daniil Kvyat and Kimi Raikkonen faced the media in part 2 of the drivers' press conference in Abu Dhabi.
Pierre Gasly
Gasly determined to keep Sainz at bay
Scoring 18 points with his runner-up result in Brazil, Pierre Gasly is sixth in the Drivers' standings and he's determined to hold onto it through to the final lap in Abu Dhabi.
‘Public pressure a factor in Pierre Gasly demotion’
"Public pressure" and "media scrutiny" played a major role in Red Bull's decision to drop Pierre Gasly in favour of Alexander Albon, according to Christian Horner.
Marko: No chance of Gasly recovery at Red Bull
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes Pierre Gasly would've "never recovered" his form if he had have stayed with the team.
Horner: Red Bull door is not closed to Gasly
Christian Horner says Pierre Gasly could return to Red Bull in the future because if he didn't believe that, he wouldn't have kept him on at Toro Rosso.
Gasly didn’t ‘forget’ how to drive with Red Bull
Revitalised since returning to Toro Rosso midseason, Pierre Gasly insists he didn't forget how to drive while at Red Bull and suddenly relearn it back at Toro Rosso.
The youngest F1 podiums: Brazil 2019 sets a new standard
At 22, 23 and 25, Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz made up the youngest ever podium when they finished in the top three at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Hamilton, Verstappen heap praise on Gasly
There was high praise for Pierre Gasly from Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen after the Frenchman claimed his maiden F1 podium.
Gasly: P2 in Brazil ‘best day of my life’
Pierre Gasly claimed a sensational P2 finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix, calling it the "best day of my life".
Horner: Gasly has been exceptional at STR
Christian Horner believes Pierre Galsy's current form is vindicates Red Bull's decision to demoted him to Toro Rosso as he has been "exceptional" since his return.
Gasly: Stars must align to get best results
Seeming to recover his lost form back at Toro Rosso, Pierre Gasly feels a driver needs to have the "stars aligned" to get the most out of any package.
Tost keen to retain Gasly, Kvyat for 2020
Toro Rosso will announce their 2020 driver line up after Mexico with Franz Tost saying he hopes to retain Daniil Kvyat and Pierre Gasly.
Perez hits out at ‘very stupid’ driving by Gasly
Sergio Perez has expressed his anger at Pierre Gasly's aggressive defensive driving, which caused the former to crash late in the race.
Gasly not distracted by Red Bull talk
A return to the Red Bull team could be on the cards for Pierre Gasly if he performs well over the next few races, but the Frenchman insists he is just focused on the job at hand at Toro Rosso.
Tost: Gasly will ‘soon have back his confidence’
Toro Rosso principal Franz Tost believes it won't be long before Pierre Gasly is back to full confidence.
‘Don’t want to imagine Peroni crash without Halo’
Pierre Gasly says he does not even want to imagine the outcome of Alex Peroni's accident were it not for Halo.
Gasly posts emotional tribute to Hubert
Pierre Gasly has taken to social media to post an emotional tribute to his close friend, Anthoine Hubert, who tragically passed away at Spa.
Gasly told Leclerc to win for Hubert
Pierre Gasly says he told Charles Leclerc before the Belgian GP ‘please win this race for Anthoine’.
Ricciardo supports Red Bull’s Gasly demotion
Daniel Ricciardo believes Red Bull "had to do something" with Pierre Gasly and supports their decision to demote him to Toro Rosso.
Horner: Three drivers in frame for Red Bull seat
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has said three drivers are in line to become Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2020 season.
Gasly: Red Bull went back on their word
Pierre Gasly learnt of his Red Bull demotion on the morning of the announcement despite having been told a week earlier that he was safe.
Gasly ‘happy’ to be back with ‘Italian family’
Pierre Gasly has said he is "happy" to be returning to Toro Rosso following his demotion from the senior team Red Bull during the summer break.
Ricciardo didn’t expect Gasly to beat Max but…
Although Daniel Ricciardo never thought Pierre Gasly would beat Max Verstappen in his first season at Red Bull, he is "surprised" by the gap between the two.
‘Gasly undone by crashes, Albon better than Kyvat’
Red Bull chose Alexander Albon to replace Pierre Gasly because Helmut Marko feels he is "better" than Daniil Kvyat.
Marko: Gasly does not like to overtake
Pierre Gasly "does not like to overtake" and that's why Red Bull opted to drop him in favour of testing Alexander Albon, so says Helmut Marko.
Max: Of course it’s a pity for Pierre but…
Pierre Gasly probably shouldn't head to Max Verstappen's place for a shoulder to cry on after the Dutchman said his axing is for the good of the team.
Giedo tells Gasly: Prove everyone wrong
Demoted to Toro Rosso after struggling at Red Bull, Giedo van der Garde has told Pierre Gasly to "prove everyone wrong" and "give 'm hell".
Red Bull finally do it: Gasly’s out, Albon is in
After month of defending him, Red Bull have finally dropped Pierre Gasly down to Toro Rosso and have promoted Alex Albon to Red Bull.
JV: Red Bull don’t have anyone to replace Gasly
Red Bull's famed young driver programme cupboard looking a bit empty, says JV.
Under-pressure Gasly ready to ‘switch off’
Red Bull's Pierre Gasly believes it is "good for everyone to have a break" as he looks to get his career back on track after the summer break.