Jeremy Clarkson makes Alpine F1 promise after Pierre Gasly Italian GP pole - Motorsport.com
Jeremy Clarkson has promised to provide his Hawkstone beer to the entire Alpine F1 team if driver Pierre Gasly wins the Italian Grand Prix. This follows Gasly's successful qualifying session where he secured pole position at Monza.
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Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has promised the whole Alpine Formula 1 team a Hawkstone beer if Pierre Gasly wins the Italian Grand Prix.
Gasly topped Saturday's qualifying session at Monza, securing his maiden pole position for Sunday's race.
Clarkson, whose Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton is situated close to Alpine's Enstone headquarters, quickly reacted to the milestone moment. Posting on X, the Clarkson's Farm presenter made a public promise to the team.
"Right. Pierre Gasly. No pressure but if you translate that pole into a win, the whole team gets a Hawkstone. Go Chipping Norton team," he posted.
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