Leclerc Secures Pole Position as Hamilton Struggles at Hungarian GP

At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc won his first pole position of the season, marking a significant achievement for both him and the Ferrari team. He narrowly defeated Oscar Piastri for the top spot. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing qualifying session, placing 12th and labeling his own performance as “useless.” 

His struggles have raised questions about his future with Mercedes. McLaren’s Teammates Locked in Intense Championship Battle A fierce championship rivalry is developing at McLaren, where Oscar Piastri currently leads his teammate Lando Norris by 16 points after winning six of the season’s first 13 races. 

Despite some recent strategic errors, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that the team will not intervene with team orders. He described the competition between his two drivers as a “coin toss,” highlighting just how close the battle is.