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Ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix this weekend, AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly got the opportunity of a lifetime to have dinner with the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. He posted a picture of himself and the basketball legend on Instagram, and we can see the delight on his face. His picture with Jordan got a lot of reactions from fellow F1 drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo. There is certainly no doubt that many would be jealous of Gasly at the moment. In a recent interview, the French driver reflected on how he got the chance to meet Michael and also commented on the whole experience of having dinner with him. PIERRE GASLY REVEALS THE EXPERIENCE OF MEETING MICHAEL JORDAN IN MIAMI Pierre [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pierre-gasly/] mentioned that his personal sponsor is a close friend of the basketball legend and that is why he got the chance to meet him. He recalls how the former Chicago Bulls icon inspired him when he was a little kid in France. “It was the most inspiring dinner I?ve ever had. Since a kid, I?ve been inspired by this guy, his mentality, and the success he has had in his career. Everyone says you should never meet your idols because you can only be disappointed and to me, it?s been the complete opposite,” said [https://the-race.com/formula-1/the-best-experience-of-gaslys-life-that-all-drivers-envy/] Pierre. Alpha Tauri F1 driver Pierre Gasly [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-07T114645Z_1825793981_UP1EHA70WPU19_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TURKEY.jpg]Formula One F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 7, 2021, AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly during a press conference ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix Pool via REUTERS/Sedat Suna ?I didn?t know he?s a massive F1 fan. He almost knows the sport better than I do! It was very impressive and just great to discuss with such a legend. So, it was a great dinner. My personal sponsor is quite close to him and managed to organize it. A dinner I?ll remember all my life,? said the AlphaTauri [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/alphatauri/] driver. READ MORE: Do F1 Cars have a Clutch? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-do-f1-cars-have-a-clutch/] It certainly seemed like a memorable night for the young F1 driver as he met his hero. Hopefully, he was able to convince Jordan to come to visit him at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix this weekend. It would be amazing to see Jordan in the F1 paddock alongside other F1 drivers. Let’s see if the basketball GOAT visits the track this weekend. WATCH THIS STORY: From Cristiano Ronaldo to Shaquille O?Neal: When Other Athletes Mingled With F1 Stars [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-from-cristiano-ronaldo-to-shaquille-oneal-nba-odell-beckham-jr-nfl-usain-bolt-david-beckham-when-non-f1-athletes-mingled-with-lewis-hamilton-co-on-track/] 

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly recalls his iconic dinner with NBA GOAT Michael Jordan in Miami ahead of the inaugural Formula One race.

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[caption id="attachment_398638" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-398638 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201003164037/AlphaTauri-Russia.jpg" alt="AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasla during the F1 Russian Grand Prix Qualifying" width="1920" height="1280" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 26, 2020. AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly during qualifying. Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon[/caption]
<h2>AlphaTauri: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</h2>
Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly known as Toro Rosso) are Red Bull Racing's sister team, owned by the drinks brand - Red Bull GmbH, which also, you guessed it, owns the Red Bull Racing team that have become synonymous with Formula 1 over the past decade.

Despite existing as AlphaTauri for barely a season, the Italian team's origins in F1 stretch back to well over three decades ago in 1985, when they first entered F1 as Minardi.

Some of the hardcore fans may be familiar with Minardi, which developed a reputation for being a perennial backmarker team. Ultimately, Minardi transformed into Toro Rosso after the team's owner, Paul Stoddart, sold the Faenza-based squad to Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz.

Thus began the Italian team's journey as 'Toro Rosso,' which, 13 years later, rebranded themselves as Scuderia AlphaTauri from the 2020 season.

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pierre-gasly/">Pierre Gasly</a> and Yuki Tsunoda will drive for the team in the 2021 season.
<h2>Why did Toro Rosso change their name to AlphaTauri?</h2>
For the uninitiated, AlphaTauri is Red Bull's fashion brand, founded in 2016 and based in Salzburg Austria. The name supposedly signifies a giant red star in the Taurus constellation.

In November 2019, F1 officially confirmed Toro Rosso's transformation to AlphaTauri in the following season. The reason behind the <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/28194032/toro-rosso-renamed-alpha-tauri-2020-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">name change</a> appears to be due to Red Bull's strategy in promoting its clothing franchise.

As part of their rebranding process, Toro Rosso unveiled a stunning new livery for the team's 2020 car. AlphaTauri's AT01 consists of a gorgeous white and blue livery, which makes their car the best-looking car on the grid.
<h2>On-track achievements</h2>
The Italian team's biggest achievement in their short span as AlphaTauri is undoubtedly winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The team recreated their heroics on the same track 12 years ago as Toro Rosso, when Pierre Gasly clinched his first win in an unlikely scenario much like Sebastian Vettel did, over a decade ago.

[caption id="attachment_398644" align="aligncenter" width="1293"]<img class="wp-image-398644 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201003164523/Gasly-Monza.jpg" alt="Pierre Gasly Drinks it all in as he celebrates his Maiden F1 win in Monza after the Italian Grand Prix" width="1293" height="909" /> Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 6, 2020 AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on the podium Pool via REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini[/caption]

As AlphaTauri, the team have scored one win, one podium, and 107 points over the course of 10 races in the 2020 season.
<h2>What is AlphaTauri to Red Bull?</h2>
Back in the team's Toro Rosso days, the Faenza-based outfit played the role of a junior team to Red Bull. Following the team's rebranding, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.analysis-what-does-alphatauris-switch-from-red-bulls-junior-to-sister-team.3Q2JmXhmJirgZc7AGRsF9e.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">referred</a> to AlphaTauri as a sister team rather than a junior team.

AlphaTauri have the same engine supplier, Honda, as Red Bull. With the upcoming budget cap and major regulation changes, AlphaTauri are set to work a lot closer with Red Bull in developing their future cars.

AlphaTauri will benefit from increased time in wind tunnel testing and access to the same components and equipment as Red Bull Racing.

[caption id="attachment_398645" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-398645 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201003164747/AlphaTauri-1.jpg" alt="AlphaTauri's Daniil Kvyat during the F1 Russian Gp Qualifying" width="1920" height="1221" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 25, 2020 AlphaTauri's Daniil Kvyat during practice Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS[/caption]

On the driver front, AlphaTauri, like before, function as the unofficial proving ground for young drivers hoping to make the step up to the senior team.
<h2>Sponsors, Foundation, and Charity</h2>
As per the team's official website, AlphaTauri support a single charity - <a href="https://www.wingsforlife.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wings For Life</a>, "<em>a research foundation which is looking into ways of helping people with spinal injuries,"</em> which is also backed by Red Bull.

AlphaTauri are sponsored by the likes of Moose, MyWorld, Edifice, and Randstad, to name a few.
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<td width="319">https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/</td>
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<td width="319">Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; September 26, 2020. AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly during qualifying. Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon AlphaTauri: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates Scuderia AlphaTauri (formerly known as Toro Rosso) are Red Bull Racing&#8217;s sister team, owned by the drinks brand &#8211; Red Bull GmbH, which also, you guessed it, owns the Red Bull Racing team that have become synonymous with Formula 1 over the past decade. Despite existing as AlphaTauri for barely a season, the Italian team&#8217;s origins in F1 stretch back to well over three decades ago in 1985, when they first entered F1 as Minardi. Some of the hardcore fans may be familiar with Minardi, which developed a reputation for being a perennial backmarker team. Ultimately, Minardi transformed into Toro Rosso after the team&#8217;s owner, Paul Stoddart, sold the Faenza-based squad to Red Bull&#8217;s Dietrich Mateschitz. Thus began the Italian team&#8217;s journey as &#8216;Toro Rosso,&#8217; which, 13 years later, rebranded themselves as Scuderia AlphaTauri from the 2020 season. Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda will drive for the team in the 2021 season. Why did Toro Rosso change their name to AlphaTauri? For the uninitiated, AlphaTauri is Red Bull&#8217;s fashion brand, founded in 2016 and based in Salzburg Austria. The name supposedly signifies a giant red star in the Taurus constellation. In November 2019, F1 officially confirmed Toro Rosso&#8217;s transformation to AlphaTauri in the following season. The reason behind the name change appears to be due to Red Bull&#8217;s strategy in promoting its clothing franchise. As part of their rebranding process, Toro Rosso unveiled a stunning new livery for the team&#8217;s 2020 car. AlphaTauri&#8217;s AT01 consists of a gorgeous white and blue livery, which makes their car the best-looking car on the grid. On-track achievements The Italian team&#8217;s biggest achievement in their short span as AlphaTauri is undoubtedly winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. The team recreated their heroics on the same track 12 years ago as Toro Rosso, when Pierre Gasly clinched his first win in an unlikely scenario much like Sebastian Vettel did, over a decade ago. Formula One F1 &#8211; Italian Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy &#8211; September 6, 2020 AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on the podium Pool via REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini As AlphaTauri, the team have scored one win, one podium, and 107 points over the course of 10 races in the 2020 season. What is AlphaTauri to Red Bull? Back in the team&#8217;s Toro Rosso days, the Faenza-based outfit played the role of a junior team to Red Bull. Following the team&#8217;s rebranding, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner referred to AlphaTauri as a sister team rather than a junior team. AlphaTauri have the same engine supplier, Honda, as Red Bull. With the upcoming budget cap and major regulation changes, AlphaTauri are set to work a lot closer with Red Bull in developing their future cars. AlphaTauri will benefit from increased time in wind tunnel testing and access to the same components and equipment as Red Bull Racing. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; September 25, 2020 AlphaTauri&#8217;s Daniil Kvyat during practice Pavel Golovkin/Pool via REUTERS On the driver front, AlphaTauri, like before, function as the unofficial proving ground for young drivers hoping to make the step up to the senior team. Sponsors, Foundation, and Charity As per the team&#8217;s official website, AlphaTauri support a single charity &#8211; Wings For Life, &#8220;a research foundation which is looking into ways of helping people with spinal injuries,&#8221; which is also backed by Red Bull. AlphaTauri are sponsored by the likes of Moose, MyWorld, Edifice, and Randstad, to name a few.  Founded 2020  Owner Dietrich Mateschitz  Number of Titles 0  Prize Money Won 52 million (2019)  Base Faenza, Italy  Number of titles won 0  Official website https://www.scuderiaalphatauri.com/en/  Drivers Pierre Gasly, Yuki Tsunoda

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<h2><strong>Pierre Gasly 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Pierre Gasly made his Formula One debut in 2017 for the Toro Rosso team. He filled in for the ousted <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-kvyat/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniil Kvyat</a> for two races before being replaced by Brendon Hartley. Later, when Carlos Sainz left for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Renault</a>, Gasly returned for the remainder of the season.

He made his full-time debut in 2018, alongside teammate Hartley, for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/toro-rosso/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Toro Rosso</a>. His impressive performances in the sister team earned him a call-up to the Red Bull Formula 1 team for the 2019 season.

Unfortunately, he was fairly underwhelming when pitted against the Dutch phenom, Max Verstappen. So, he was demoted to Toro Rosso mid-season- after the race in Hungary. Following this, his performances displayed a complete turnaround.
<h2><strong>Pierre Gasly: Stats and On-track </strong><b>Achievements</b></h2>
Having only just started his F1 career, the young Frenchman does not boast of significant records or performances. His best performance is the win at Monza, Italy in 2020.

Gasly faced his toughest challenge in 2019, in the form of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Max Verstappen</a>. Having earned a promotion to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/red-bull/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Red Bull</a>, he had the chance to fight for wins and podiums.

Sadly, as mentioned before, he wilted under the pressure and was demoted to Toro Rosso as a result. However, he has suddenly regained his mojo, and it has translated to a maiden podium in Brazil.

In a relatively short career spanning merely 64 Grand Prix starts, Gasly's scored 199 points and two fastest laps, with two podiums and one win to his name. He achieved a career-best finish of seventh in the Championship standings last year.

<strong>Read More - </strong><a title="Pierre Gasly ‘Will Never Forget’ Shock F1 Win at the Italian Grand Prix" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-pierre-gasly-will-never-forget-shock-f1-win-at-the-italian-grand-prix/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Pierre Gasly ‘Will Never Forget’ Shock F1 Win at the Italian Grand Prix</a>

In 2016, Gasly was involved in a serious accident in Silverstone, which left his mother critically injured. The crash injured Pierre's vertebrae.

<em>"I was in the back, in the middle," </em><a href="https://f1i.com/news/287730-near-fatal-crash-almost-ended-gaslys-dream.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recalled Pierre</a>.<em> "My mother was sitting to my left. We crashed, overturned four times and the car ended 50 metres from the road, on the roof! </em>

<em>"There was blood everywhere -- everywhere I saw blood. I thought my mother would die. She could not breathe and was scared to death, like me,"</em>

Gasly's mother <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0WKmGjV1b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spent</a> 90 days in intensive care and underwent multiple surgeries.

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<h2>Pierre Gasly: Salary</h2>
The Frenchman's salary is <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">believed</a> to be approximately $2 million.
<h2><b>Pierre Gasly’s Endorsements</b></h2>
Since he is part of the Red Bull family, he is sponsored by the Austrian giant. He also announced a partnership with Crypto Gaming in November.

Gasly is currently sponsored by headphone brand Blomm and Berger, Driver management agency - The Grid and Destination Grand Prix.
<h2>Best Moments of Pierre Gasly</h2>
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<h2><strong>Pierre Gasly: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h2>
Gasly supports various causes like a foundation that lends support to people affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

Pierre Gasly recently participated in the #restezchezvoustrophy<em>- </em>an eSports tournament that hosted FIFA matches to raise money as an aid in the fight against Coronavirus.
<h2>How to contact Pierre Gasly</h2>
Interested parties can contact Pierre Gasly through his <a href="https://www.pierregasly.com/en/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a>.

Those interested can even write to the Frenchman at info@pierregasly.com

Fans can keep in touch with Pierre through his social media accounts, which include - <a href="https://twitter.com/PierreGASLY" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pierregasly/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PierreGasly" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/pierregasly10/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitch</a>.
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<td>Red Bull, Crypto Gaming, Blomm and Berger, The Grid Agency, Destination Grand Prix</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Italian Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy &#8211; AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on the podium with the trophy |REUTERS Pierre Gasly 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Pierre Gasly made his Formula One debut in 2017 for the Toro Rosso team. He filled in for the ousted Daniil Kvyat for two races before being replaced by Brendon Hartley. Later, when Carlos Sainz left for Renault, Gasly returned for the remainder of the season. He made his full-time debut in 2018, alongside teammate Hartley, for Toro Rosso. His impressive performances in the sister team earned him a call-up to the Red Bull Formula 1 team for the 2019 season. Unfortunately, he was fairly underwhelming when pitted against the Dutch phenom, Max Verstappen. So, he was demoted to Toro Rosso mid-season- after the race in Hungary. Following this, his performances displayed a complete turnaround. Pierre Gasly: Stats and On-track Achievements Having only just started his F1 career, the young Frenchman does not boast of significant records or performances. His best performance is the win at Monza, Italy in 2020. Gasly faced his toughest challenge in 2019, in the form of Max Verstappen. Having earned a promotion to Red Bull, he had the chance to fight for wins and podiums. Sadly, as mentioned before, he wilted under the pressure and was demoted to Toro Rosso as a result. However, he has suddenly regained his mojo, and it has translated to a maiden podium in Brazil. In a relatively short career spanning merely 64 Grand Prix starts, Gasly&#8217;s scored 199 points and two fastest laps, with two podiums and one win to his name. He achieved a career-best finish of seventh in the Championship standings last year. Read More &#8211; Pierre Gasly ‘Will Never Forget’ Shock F1 Win at the Italian Grand Prix In 2016, Gasly was involved in a serious accident in Silverstone, which left his mother critically injured. The crash injured Pierre&#8217;s vertebrae. &#8220;I was in the back, in the middle,&#8221; recalled Pierre. &#8220;My mother was sitting to my left. We crashed, overturned four times and the car ended 50 metres from the road, on the roof! &#8220;There was blood everywhere &#8212; everywhere I saw blood. I thought my mother would die. She could not breathe and was scared to death, like me,&#8221; Gasly&#8217;s mother spent 90 days in intensive care and underwent multiple surgeries. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; AlphaTauri&#8217;s Pierre Gasly in the paddock ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Pierre Gasly: Salary The Frenchman&#8217;s salary is believed to be approximately $2 million. Pierre Gasly’s Endorsements Since he is part of the Red Bull family, he is sponsored by the Austrian giant. He also announced a partnership with Crypto Gaming in November. Gasly is currently sponsored by headphone brand Blomm and Berger, Driver management agency &#8211; The Grid and Destination Grand Prix. Best Moments of Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly: Foundations and Charity Work Gasly supports various causes like a foundation that lends support to people affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Pierre Gasly recently participated in the #restezchezvoustrophy&#8211; an eSports tournament that hosted FIFA matches to raise money as an aid in the fight against Coronavirus. How to contact Pierre Gasly Interested parties can contact Pierre Gasly through his official website. Those interested can even write to the Frenchman at info@pierregasly.com Fans can keep in touch with Pierre through his social media accounts, which include &#8211; Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch.  Age 24  Marital Status Single  Residence Rouen  Nationality French  Team AlphaTauri  Endorsements Red Bull, Crypto Gaming, Blomm and Berger, The Grid Agency, Destination Grand Prix  Championships 0  Annual Salary $2 million  Net Worth $2 million  Birthday 7 February  Height 1.77m  Ethnicity White  Career Points 199  Girlfriend Caterina Masetti Zannini

“Everyone Says You Should Never Meet Your Idols??: Pierre Gasly Gets Candid About Viral Dinner With NBA GOAT Michael Jordan

Pierre Gasly reveals the experience of meeting Michael Jordan in Miami