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A 27th career pole position for Charles Leclerc, and one he does not understand in the slightest at the Hungarian GP!
Charles Leclerc expressed confusion after unexpectedly securing pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, admitting he did not “understand anything”. He surprised the paddock by outpacing the McLaren drivers in the final moments of qualifying at the Hungaroring, capturing his 27th F1 pole position. Despite McLaren’s dominance in free practice, both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris couldn’t match Leclerc’s performance, as he faced significant challenges throughout the qualifying session. Leclerc humorously remarked on the difficulty of the day, emphasizing the extreme challenges he encountered during qualifying. Ultimately, he managed to secure pole position despite the challenging conditions and unexpected turn of events, exceeding his own expectations in the process.
