Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri secured the front row alongside Leclerc, with McLaren’s Lando Norris qualifying in third place. George Russell of Mercedes completed the second row.
New Zealand’s Liam Lawson managed to secure ninth place on the grid for Racing Bulls, with his teammate Isack Hadjar beside him. Lawson expressed satisfaction with their performance, especially given the challenges they faced during the weekend.
Hamilton, who has a strong track record at the Hungaroring, struggled during qualifying and found himself in 12th place. His frustration was evident as he admitted his own shortcomings and praised Leclerc’s pole position.
Leclerc, who was equally surprised by his unexpected achievement, described it as one of the best pole positions he has ever had. With Ferrari’s first pole of the season, he now has a chance to secure their first win of the year.
Despite McLaren’s dominance throughout the season, Leclerc’s pole position has put Ferrari in a strong position for the race. With rain forecasted for Sunday, the outcome remains uncertain.
In addition to Leclerc and Piastri, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll also had a strong qualifying session, marking a significant improvement for the team.
The race promises to be exciting, with Ferrari looking to challenge McLaren’s dominance. With unexpected outcomes in qualifying, fans can expect an intense battle on the track.
– RNZ/Reuters
