See how Leclerc beat Piastri to pole with our ‘Ghost Car’

Charles Leclerc clinched a stunning pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking his first of the 2025 season. Despite McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominating all practice sessions and the initial qualifying segments, Leclerc delivered a decisive final lap in Q3. A shift in wind direction and track temperature at the Hungaroring played into his hands, allowing him to set a 1m 15.372s, just 0.026s ahead of Piastri. This unexpected performance highlights Leclerc's ability to seize opportunities and sets the stage for an exciting race.