India, Sept. 5 -- F1 Italian GP 2026 qualifying results: Pierre Gasly produced one of the biggest qualifying surprises of the 2026 Formula 1 season by taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Pierre Gasly deserved this. Not just because of his stunning performance in qualifying at Monza, or the fact he had to endure such a painful year at Alpine last season as the team prioritized the new regulations,

Pierre Gasly has claimed his first-ever pole position after topping the qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix

By Alan Baldwin MONZA, Italy, Sept 5 (Reuters) - French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly upset the favourites to grab a stunning career-first pole position with Renault-owned Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday.

MONZA, Italy — Alpine driver Pierre Gasly secured his maiden Formula 1 pole position as he pipped George Russell in qualifying to line up first for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

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