P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc stole the show in qualifying after edging out McLaren’s Oscar Piastri with a last-gasp lap to take pole for the 2025 F1 Hungarian GP.
Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the 2025 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating out Oscar Piastri in qualifying.
McLaren missed out on a front-row lockout as Lando Norris qualified in third place, with George Russell in fourth.
Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll secured the third row on the grid, while Gabriel Bortoleto, Max Verstappen, and the Racing Bulls of Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar completed the top 10.
The McLarens were strong in practice sessions, but Yuki Tsunoda suffered another disappointing Q1 exit.
Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli were among the drivers eliminated in Q2 due to track conditions and tire strategy.
Overall, it was Leclerc who shone in qualifying, setting the stage for an exciting race at the Hungaroring.
