Leclerc take surprise pole for Ferrari in Budapest

The Monegasque said: "Today, I don't understand anything in Formula One. Honestly, the whole qualifying was extremely difficult. When I say extremely difficult, it's not exaggerating."
Leclerc take surprise pole for Ferrari in Budapest

PRINCE CHARLES: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying at the Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Picture date: Saturday August 2, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix - as team-mate Lewis Hamilton could manage only 12th.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri and title rival Lando Norris had been expected to fight for pole but the McLaren men were left to settle for second and third respectively.

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