Hungarian GP Qualifying: Leclerc’s Surprise Pole

Charles Leclerc grabbed a surprise pole position, his first of the 2025 Formula season, at the Hungaroring. But does he have the pace to win the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix against the mighty McLarens?

On the contrary, does McLaren have a pace advantage that allows them to overtake Leclerc around a circuit that’s famously known as “Monaco without the walls”.

How did McLaren lose their competitive advantage in the qualifying hour? What transpired in Q3 that brought Leclerc & Ferrari into play? And of course, why did Lewis Hamilton say he’s “useless” and that Ferrari need a change in driver?

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen’s magic saw him in Q3, but qualify behind a Sauber! Gabriel Bortoleto continued to impress with yet another Q3 session, while his team-mate and “Mr. Saturday” Nico Hulkenberg is now tied with Lance Stroll with the maximum Q1 exits in 2025.

Is Aston Martin’s pace for real, and if so, where did it come from? A double points finish in the race will propel them in tight the Constructors’ Championship battle.

Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the Qualifying session from the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix and look forward to the race & tyre strategy options for Sunday’s race.

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