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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Pierre gasly, the Alpine F1 driver, has increasingly become known for his presence beyond the racetrack, embracing fashion and lifestyle opportunities. He has collaborated with brands like Prada and Valentino and was notably announced as a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala. [1]
Gasly has credited seven-time Formula 1 World Champion lewis Hamilton with paving the way for greater self-expression among drivers. In a 2023 interview with Sky Sports F1, gasly stated, “It’s important to say that without him, things would be different these days. I think Lewis opened a lot of doors for all of us.” [2]
He further explained that attitudes within Formula 1, and sports in general, are evolving, drawing parallels to the NBA in the United States. “The mentality has changed slightly, especially if you look to other sports, NBA in the States, it’s very different. I think people have a lot more space to express themselves,” Gasly said. [2] He added, “Actually, I get on very well with Lewis, I frequently enough thank him for sticking to his values and to himself all these years as now it’s definitely made the path slightly smoother for us young drivers.” [2]