During the Monaco Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly faced harsh criticism from teammate Yuki Tsunoda after a collision that led to his retirement from the race on Lap 9. The incident occurred at the Nouvelle chicane when Gasly lost control of his Alpine while braking and crashed into the rear of Tsunoda’s Red Bull, resulting in significant damage to both cars. The front wing of the Red Bull was destroyed, prompting the deployment of a virtual safety car.
Gasly returned to the pits after the crash but was subsequently noted by race stewards for causing the collision. He has been put under investigation, with formal proceedings set to take place after the race concludes.
As the race progressed, Lando Norris maintained his lead, followed closely by Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri by Lap 14. Meanwhile, Tsunoda found himself in 15th place, far from the front-runners.
This incident highlights the challenges drivers face in the high-stakes environment of Formula 1. Such collisions can have significant implications not only for the individual drivers involved but also for the overall race strategy of their teams. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how both Gasly and Tsunoda recover from this setback and whether they can improve their performance in upcoming races.