Disappointed Hamilton Voices Opinion After Qualifying Race in Hungary
Ferrari's Leclerc Takes Pole Position in Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari has secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking the team's first pole position of the year. Leclerc's impressive qualifying performance comes despite challenging weather conditions and the close competition from McLaren drivers.
Leclerc expressed surprise at his pole position, stating that he did not expect to outperform the McLaren drivers. He attributed his improved performance to the changing weather conditions, highlighting his undeniable talent as a qualifier.
However, Leclerc's emotional struggles during the race could undermine his ability to convert his qualifying speed into race success. His emotional state was noted as a significant factor impacting his performance, and technical or complex team-related issues after the first stint may have affected his race pace. The specifics remain undisclosed by Leclerc and Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, struggled in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session. He finished in 12th place, a disappointing result for the seven-time world champion. Hamilton stated that he drove terribly in the qualifying session and remarked that he is "just useless" during the session.
Hamilton's difficulties in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session have echoed his previous struggles against teammate George Russell while at Mercedes. This year, Hamilton holds a 5-12 record against Leclerc in qualifying, with an average speed difference of 0.146 seconds between the two drivers. In the second qualifying session, Hamilton was 0.247 seconds slower than Leclerc.
Despite his disappointing qualifying performance, Hamilton congratulated Leclerc on achieving pole position. Oscar Piastri, Leclerc's teammate, noted the peculiar and challenging nature of the qualifying session. Piastri emphasised the importance of contending with Ferrari's race pace during the Grand Prix.
Teams are preparing for the race, focusing on strategies that could be influenced by the weather conditions. The Hungarian Grand Prix track is known for its difficulty in overtaking, making starting from the front crucial for both Leclerc and Hamilton. As the race approaches, all eyes will be on Leclerc to see if he can convert his pole position into a race win, and on Hamilton to see if he can bounce back from his qualifying struggles.
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