Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Leclerc Grabs Unexpected Hungarian Grand Prix Pole
Charles Leclerc from Ferrari surprised everyone by getting the best starting spot (pole position) at the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating the McLaren drivers.
Leclerc was shocked since he thought this was the worst track for him.
Lewis Hamilton, his teammate, had a tough day, qualifying far back, and Max Verstappen was also further back than expected.
The race should be interesting!
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Leclerc beat Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren.
The pole position was unexpected due to prior practice results and Leclerc's assessment of the track.
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari qualified 12th.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull qualified eighth.
- Who
- Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen.
- What
- Charles Leclerc secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- When
- During the qualifying session on Saturday.
- Where
- Hungaroring, Hungary.
- Why
- To determine the starting grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Driver
- Charles Leclerc
- Team
- Ferrari
- Pole Position
- 1st
- 2nd Place
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 3rd Place
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Hamilton's position
- 12th
- Verstappen's Position
- 8th
Sources
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Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris in Hungarian Grand Prix FP3; McLaren secures 1-2 positions ahead of Charles Leclerc
Hungarian Grand Prix: Piastri beats Norris as McLaren dominate final practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Takes Pole At Hungarian GP, Aims for First Win Of Season
Charles Leclerc stuns McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to seize Hungarian Grand Prix pole
Leclerc stuns McLaren, puts Ferrari on pole in Hungary
