Back to the Auto Racing Newsfeed

Hamilton says gaming buddy Gasly deserves second Red Bull shot

Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said Pierre Gasly's Italian Grand Prix victory proves the French driver deserves a second chance with the Red Bull team.

Hamilton's mid-race penalty blew the Monza race wide open and Gasly was the man to capitalise, passing Lance Stroll at the restart which followed the red-flag race suspension. Last August an out-of-form Gasly was demoted from Red Bull to Toro Rosso, now known as Alpha Tauri, but has been one of the standout performers of the 2020 season.

Report: Gasly claims stunning first F1 win at Monza

Hamilton said Gasly's win shows Red Bull made the wrong decision.