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Pierre Gasly Opens Up About Anthoine Hubert and Lasting Grief

In F1.com's Off The Grid, the Alpine driver says the 2019 loss reshaped his perspective on life.

Overview

  • Gasly reflects on a childhood bond with Hubert forged in French junior programs where they lived, studied, and trained side by side.
  • He recounts watching the F2 race at Spa, seeing the red flag, learning Hubert was involved, and realizing the tragedy when he saw his parents in tears.
  • He regrets a brief final wave to Hubert after Budapest, wishing he had stayed to share a proper goodbye and a hug.
  • He says the death days after his demotion from Red Bull to Toro Rosso put career scrutiny in perspective and took years to process emotionally.
  • He honors Hubert with an annual memorial run at Spa-Francorchamps during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.