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Charles Leclerc claimed his third Monte Carlo pole position after beating Oscar Piastri to top spot in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc started qualifying as the overwhelming favorite …
Charles Leclerc secured his third Monte Carlo pole position, outperforming Oscar Piastri in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Starting as the favorite, Leclerc faced challenges in Q1 and Q2 but delivered an exceptional performance in Q3 to claim the top spot. Despite his joy, Leclerc remains focused on converting the pole into a victory, acknowledging past missed opportunities. Piastri impressed with a front-row start and expressed confidence in his potential for future success. Carlos Sainz took third place, while Max Verstappen struggled with a sixth-place qualification due to his car’s compatibility issues with the Monaco track. Lewis Hamilton qualified seventh, with Yuki Tsunoda, Alex Albon, and Pierre Gasly rounding out the top positions.
