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Charles Leclerc at loss of words after scoring Ferrari’s first pole of the year in Hungary.
Charles Leclerc described his pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as the most unexpected of his Formula 1 career due to the extreme difficulties he faced during qualifying. Leclerc overcame challenges and secured the top spot by beating Oscar Piastri by just 0.026s in a closely-contested session, marking Ferrari’s first pole position since the Azerbaijan GP last year. The 27-year-old expressed shock and disbelief at the result, emphasizing the challenging nature of the qualifying session and the unexpected outcome. Leclerc acknowledged the importance of a clean lap and highlighted the significant impact of changing track conditions during the session. Ferrari’s pole position has increased their chances for success in the race, with Leclerc aiming to secure a strong start to maintain the lead and potentially secure the team’s first victory of the season.
