Charles Leclerc stunned the favoured McLarens when he claimed a first Formula One Grand Prix pole position of the season for Ferrari on Saturday in Hungary. Leclerc clocked 1 minute 15.

“What?!” Leclerc replied to his race engineer, Bryan Bozzi, after being told the result. He laughed to himself afterwards: “Mamma mia. My God!” The bemusement initially hidden by Leclerc’s helmet remained etched on his face after he hopped out of his car and celebrated with his team.

Charles Leclerc takes surprise pole in Hungary as McLaren eyes victory, Verstappen battles struggles, and Mercedes, Aston Martin look to pounce in mixed conditions.