AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly has said he thinks his performance this season should have warranted a shot at the second Red Bull seat next year.
The French driver was promoted from the Toro Rosso team to Red Bull in 2019, but after just half a season with the team, he was demoted back.
Gasly has thrived with the newly coined ‘sister team’ and has managed to take a number of podiums this season and won the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.
Now speaking in hindsight, Gasly says he thinks he should have been considered as Max Verstappen’s 2022 teammate.
Speaking to the official Formula One website, the 25-year-old said; “I think I performed at a very good level this season, better than I did in 2018 when I was given the opportunity, performing a better level, more experienced and based on this year I could have deserved a better chance.
“But that is the decision, it doesn’t stop my motivation, I’ve been in Sergio’s position, it’s part of obviously, a career perspective.”
He says that his goal is to be brought back to Red Bull and said, “there’s no surprise in that, I want to be in a car which allows me to fight for wins and podiums.
“That will always be the target, that’s what I’m working for every morning, working on myself, trying to be a better driver to win races and that’s the goal.”
Although the Charging Bulls have made their decision for next season already – opting to hold onto Sergio Perez – Gasly added; “I’m happy for them that they are having a very successful season.
“[I will] keep pushing and try to take my chance in the future because that’s what I want, to fight for a World Championship.”
