Leclerc Secures Pole in Shocking Hungarian GP Qualifiers
Charles Leclerc delivered an unexpected pole position for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifiers, trumping McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Despite challenging conditions, Leclerc excelled while Lewis Hamilton faced setbacks, qualifying 12th. Red Bull's Max Verstappen struggled, finishing eighth, increasing pressure on teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who placed 16th.
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Charles Leclerc surprised fans and rivals alike by securing his first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, triumphing over the McLarens.
Leclerc's victory came with a narrow margin as he surpassed Oscar Piastri by 0.026 seconds and Lando Norris by .041 seconds. The challenging, windy conditions played to Leclerc's advantage, upsetting the usual McLaren dominance.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton endured another tough day, placing 12th and marking his second consecutive top-10 miss. Max Verstappen faced his own struggles, landing in eighth and adding pressure on Yuki Tsunoda, who has yet to score points in six races.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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