Since breaking into the top level of motorsport a few years ago, Pierre Gasly has faced an up and down time in Formula 1 betting.
Initially impressing with Toro Rosso, Gasly had a brutal half-season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, but has once again been exceptional in the AlphaTauri.
While not in a car with a chance of being picked as a winner in Formula 1 betting tips, Gasly has consistently outperformed his teammates and proven to be one of the best drivers on the grid.
He is waiting for another opportunity in a race-winning car, though it’s unclear what the future holds with Red Bull extending Sergio Perez’s deal.
What Is Pierre Gasly's Net Worth?
Pierre Gasly has an estimated net worth of $2 million according to Essentially Sports.
The Frenchman is competing in his sixth Formula One season, and his fifth full campaign.
While he hasn’t been among the highest-paid drivers during his career, Gasly has still been handsomely rewarded throughout his time with Toro Rosso, Red Bull and now AlphaTauri.
Part of their driver program, Gasly is obviously endorsed by energy drinks company turned motorsport giant Red Bull.
He is also associated with Blomm and Berger, a Swiss headphone company, and entered into a partnership with Crypto Gaming recently.
Pierre Gasly Contract
Pierre Gasly reportedly earns £4.1 million per year from his contract with AlphaTauri.
This places in the bottom half among F1 drivers in 2022, with only six drivers receiving less money per season. That group includes Gasly’s teammate Yuki Tsunoda and the driver he was swapped for in 2019, Alex Albon.
Halfway through the 2022 season, it was announced Gasly has extended his deal with AlphaTauri for another year, taking him through 2023.
This was a direct response to Perez staying on at Red Bull. Left with few other options, Gasly will hope to impress at his current team and potentially earn a switch to a more competitive car.
McLaren is a potential landing spot if Daniel Ricciardo departs after 2023.
Upon the announcement of the contract, Gasly said, "I'm happy to remain with my Scuderia AlphaTauri team next season.
"This year's new regulations have created new challenges for us, and being able to plan our development with the team for the next 18 months is a good working basis for the future."
Who Is Pierre Gasly's Girlfriend?
Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend is Katerina Berezhna. A Ukrainian social media influencer, Berezhna has kept her relationship with Gasly relatively quiet.
The majority of Formula One drivers choose to keep their private life away from the glaring eyes of social media, and Gasly has been no different.
Rumours recently surfaced that Berezhna and Gasly have gone their separate ways. The relationship status of the AlphaTauri driver is currently unclear.
Pierre Gasly F1 Win
Pierre Gasly never achieved a podium, let alone a race win, during his half-season with Red Bull. Not only overshadowed by Max Verstappen’s net worth, Gasly was horribly overmatched and the environment became incredibly challenging.
He was rejuvenated when he returned to the sister team, earning his first career podium at the penultimate race of the 2019 campaign.
A matter of months later, Gasly went one better, winning his first ever Grand Prix at Monza. A dramatic race throughout, the Frenchman held off Carlos Sainz in the McLaren to claim victory by under half a second.
In post-race interviews, Gasly cited his fighting spirit, not only from his turbulent time on the track, but also having to cope with the loss of childhood friend Anthoine Hubert.
"It's amazing. I'm honestly lost for words, it's unbelievable, I've been through so many things in 18 months, it's better than anything I expected.
"I'm not someone that gives up on anything. I've always had to fight for everything in my life since I was in karting. My drive to be better is so strong.
"I've got no words - it's an amazing day. It's been so long since another French winner! I never expected this, I'm so happy!"
It was an historic race, with Gasly becoming the first French race winner since 1996 and AlphaTauri becoming the first team outside the big three to win a race since 2013.
"This team has done so much for me. They gave me my first podium and today they've given me my first win.
"It feels amazing and a big thank you to all these guys. Most of these guys are Italian, they'll be having a great time.
"I literally gave everything I had. I pushed so hard to open up a gap. The last five laps were so difficult. I'll be sleeping next to the trophy, that's for sure!"
Naturally, the praise came flooding in from Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Martin Brundle and many others.
Gasly ensured he wouldn’t be on the list of the best drivers to not win a race, and it’s a day that he can always cherish regardless of how the rest of his F1 career plays out.
Speaking to Autosport several months after his maiden win, Gasly explained how the emotions from that day remained with him.
"I remember every single second of that race and of the celebration It's something which is in my mind and will never go away…
"It was something quite incredible. This year, Mercedes won pretty much all the races, except Max [Verstappen] and Checo [Perez] - and us."
The trophy is kept in Gasly’s apartment near the track, serving as a source of motivation on a daily basis.
"When I'm in Italy in my apartment, that's where I stayed over the [Monza] weekend, it was the first time to sleep at home for a race weekend.
"I'm sat exactly there, the same place I had my breakfast before my win, and I see the trophy and kind of feels pretty special.
"It's a great motivation. Every morning, I take my coffee with the trophy in front of me, and think 'yeah, we've done it'. It's not impossible, even though we were a midfield team.
"That should be a motivation for all of us in the team to try and repeat as much as we can, strong performances like we have had in Sao Paulo or in Monza."
Gasly Drivers’ Championship Results
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2018 – 15th, 29 points
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2019 – 7th, 95 points
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2020 – 10th, 75 points
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2021 – 9th, 110 points
*Credit for all of the photos in this article belongs to AP Photo*
