Leclerc struggles for pace in Hungary Qualifying ahead of Grand Prix

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Leclerc struggles for pace in Hungary Qualifying ahead of Grand Prix
Summary

Charles Leclerc placed third in Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, recording a fastest time of 1m 17.445s. His Ferrari teammate, Lewis Hamilton, outpaced him with a time of 1m 17.219s, while McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position at 1m 17.207s. Leclerc expressed disappointment over his performance, particularly at Turn 1 and Turn 12, which he struggled with throughout the session. Despite the challenges, he will start ahead of Hamilton, who received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri during Qualifying. Leclerc remains optimistic about his race pace for the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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  • •Leclerc qualifies third, behind Norris and Hamilton.
  • •Hamilton receives a three-place grid penalty for impeding Piastri.
  • •Leclerc identifies key corner struggles affecting his speed.
  • •He remains confident in his race pace for Sunday.
  • •Qualifying saw a mix of conditions, impacting overall performance.
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