Overview
- Speaking at Alpine’s A526 event in Barcelona on January 23, Gasly said he meant no disrespect and described Schumacher as an idol.
- Gasly characterized the reaction as a product of social media culture and maintained that he has always been respectful.
- He explained the post came during a two-week Christmas break and reiterated that skiing has been a lifelong way to switch off from Formula 1.
- The photo showed Gasly in a red Marlboro-style ski suit similar to Schumacher’s Ferrari-era look, which some fans found tasteless in its timing.
- Alpine unveiled the A526 livery and set plans for private running next week, pre-season tests on February 11–13 and 18–20, and the season opener in Australia on March 6–8.