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Gasly rejuvenated by French World Cup success

Gasly rejuvenated by French World Cup success

18-07-2018 18:38
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Jake Williams-Smith

Pierre Gasly has said that France's success against Croatia in the World Cup final has left him feeling rejuvenated and ready for the German Grand Prix. The chance to watch his national side win the tournament has left him feeling as though momentum is back with him.

Gasly said the opportunity to rest and take the time with his family and friends after the intensity of the first ever tripleheader in F1 history was something he needed going into this weekend.

"It was really nice to have a rest," he said.

"I went back to my hometown in Rouen, and got to watch the World Cup Final with all of my friends while having a BBQ.

"I watched the game intensely, I was so stressed! It was almost as if I was playing or even about to start an F1 race!

"I'm super happy that we've put the second star on our jersey! We went into town after to celebrate with all of the French fans, and seeing everyone singing in the streets just enjoying the moment was fantastic.

"It's the first time in my life I've seen so many people in my city, it's like the population doubled!

"To be able to enjoy a weekend off with my friends and family after three weeks away was great, it gave me time to recharge before we go again for two more races in a row."

Gasly may well be looking forward to the return to Hockenheim after his last outing saw him disqualified from the race classifications after his fire extinguisher failed mid-race.

"The last time I was there was in GP2 in 2016.

"I was having a good race but my fire extinguisher went off going down the straight and the cockpit filled with smoke.

"I was disqualified on safety grounds. It had been a really good race up until then."