Ferrari’s Leclerc beats the McLarens to take pole for F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix

By Canadian Press on August 2, 2025.

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens.

Leclerc punched the air in delight as he climbed out of the car after beating Oscar Piastri by 0.026 of a second and the other McLaren of Lando Norris by .041.

Defending champion Max Verstappen was only eighth after struggling with the balance of his Red Bull, while Lewis Hamilton was 12th for Ferrari.

___

AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

The Associated Press

9
-8