Overview
- On January 3, the Alpine driver shared Instagram photos of himself skiing in the French Alps on Michael Schumacher’s birthday.
- He wore a red jacket with Marlboro-style branding that resembled Schumacher’s Ferrari-era apparel.
- The location corresponds to the region where Schumacher suffered a severe skiing accident in 2013, prompting concerned comments from fans.
- Regional outlets characterized the post as controversial after Instagram users questioned the timing, imagery, and tobacco-era reference.
- Gasly has not issued further comment and is continuing Alpine’s pre-season program with Franco Colapinto, including a January 26 A526 test in Barcelona.