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F1 Drama Unfolds: Gasly Escapes Penalty Despite ‘Tow’ Controversy – Stewards’ Shocking Decision

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
July 26, 2025
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F1 Drama Unfolds: Gasly Escapes Penalty Despite ‘Tow’ Controversy – Stewards’ Shocking Decision

Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 25, 2025 Alpine's Pierre Gasly during practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Pierre Gasly, the Formula 1 sensation, faced a nail-biting moment as he was summoned to the stewards’ office for an alleged incident involving Yuki Tsunoda during the sprint qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix. The fate of Gasly’s starting position hung in the balance as he was investigated for potentially impeding his fellow driver.

Gasly’s relief was palpable as the stewards at Spa-Francorchamps decided not to penalize him, allowing him to maintain his eighth-place starting position for the thrilling sprint race. The incident in question took place at Blanchimont (Turn 17) during the session, where both Gasly and Tsunoda managed to progress to the next stage of qualifying.

In a surprising turn of events, Tsunoda revealed to the officials that he might have actually benefited from Gasly’s presence on the track, claiming that he received a crucial “tow” from the Alpine driver. This revelation, supported by telemetry data, played a significant role in the stewards’ decision to exonerate Gasly.

Despite the drama and tension surrounding the investigation, Tsunoda, unfortunately, fell short of securing a spot in the final part of sprint qualifying, finishing in P12 with his Red Bull RB21.

Gasly’s narrow escape from punishment and the intriguing ‘tow’ revelation added an extra layer of excitement to an already intense race weekend in Belgium. Fans and experts alike were left speculating on the impact of this decision on the drivers’ performances in the upcoming race.

As the Formula 1 season continues to deliver unexpected twists and turns, Gasly’s ordeal at Spa-Francorchamps serves as a reminder of the high stakes and fierce competition in the world of motorsport.

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