Pierre Gasly at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly's performance at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix on May 23rd saw him maintain his qualifying position, starting from grid 6 and concluding the 78-lap race in position 6, securing 8 points for Scuderia AlphaTauri. This consistent execution on the demanding [Circuit de Monaco](https://www.formula1.com/en/circuits/monaco.html) demonstrated the AT02's capability in the principality. Gasly completed the race in a total time of "1:39:50.716", with his fastest lap recorded on lap 71 at "1:15.412", ranking 14th overall for fastest laps. His ability to convert a strong Saturday into a solid Sunday points finish was a key takeaway from the weekend.

The French driver's result contrasted with that of his teammate, [Yuki Tsunoda at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix](/results/2022-monza-yuki-tsunoda), who started from grid 16 and finished in position 16, a lap down. While Tsunoda achieved a significantly faster lap time of "1:14.037" on lap 66, ranking 2nd overall for the race's fastest laps, Gasly's strategic race management ensured a valuable points haul for the Italian constructor. The event was ultimately won by Max Verstappen, who started from grid 2, with Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris completing the podium. This race contributed to the broader narrative of the 2021 season, a year that saw intense competition across the [Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) championship. For official records and regulations concerning the sport, the [FIA F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) provides comprehensive documentation. Gasly's ability to hold position against competitive machinery, including Sebastian Vettel's Aston Martin which finished just ahead in P5, underscored a solid weekend. Data from this and other seasons can be explored via resources like [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json). The strategic pit stops and tire management were critical, especially given the circuit's inherent lack of overtaking opportunities, a challenge also faced by drivers like [Lewis Hamilton at the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix](/results/2022-baku-lewis-hamilton) on other street circuits.