Pierre Gasly confirms gearbox issue at Silverstone
The French driver retired even before the start of the British Grand Prix. The Alpine driver experienced a gearbox issue. The second one of the season.
He is bitter. His first words on Canal + microphone after his retirement perfectly summarize the situation. Pierre Gasly could not take the start of this British Grand Prix. At the end of the formation lap, Alpine warned their driver that he was experiencing a mechanical issue.
In the commentary, Julien Fébreau mentioned a gearbox issue. Comments confirmed by the main person concerned. « A gearbox issue was suspected, he told Canal +.
It’s the second time this season that the Frenchman has been the victim of this problem during a Grand Prix. In Saudi Arabia, he had to throw in the towel for the same reason. But is it the same problem that affected this mechanical part? “We need to analyze a little more to see if it’s the same [as in Saudi Arabia],” replied Pierre Gasly, without elaborating on the subject.
The chances of entering the points zone were very low for the Normand. Nineteenth on the starting grid, Alpine had changed a large number of engine components on car number 10. But with the changing conditions at Silverstone, Pierre Gasly could have made the most of it.
The weekend has been compromised from the start with the battery and engine change. We never know what could have happened with the rain. It’s a shame.
