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The McLarens were the clear-cut favourites for pole position at Hungaroring, but surprisingly, it was Charles Leclerc who ended up taking that honour. Paolo Filisetti, RacingNews365 technical expert, explains what happened.
Today, Charles Leclerc expressed his surprise and satisfaction after securing an unexpected pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, emphasizing the difficulty of the qualifying session due to changing conditions.
The unexpected results highlighted the impact of factors like wind direction and asphalt temperature on performance during the crucial final runs of Q3.
Despite the surprises, McLaren’s Andrea Stella reminded that in Formula 1, there are explanations for every outcome, underlining that nothing happens by chance.
The shifts in wind direction, drastic changes in asphalt temperature, and varying levels of grip led to a challenging qualifying session for all drivers.
Leclerc’s strategic approach to optimizing tyre temperature and finding the right working window ultimately gave him the edge to improve his time and secure pole position over his competitors like Norris and Piastri.
