F1 Hungary GP Starting Grid: Leclerc on Pole, Hamilton and Antonelli Set for Another Comeback

Charles Leclerc on Pole, Lewis Hamilton Mid-Grid: Here’s the F1 Starting Grid in Hungary

“Charles Leclerc has done it again” — a masterclass lap puts the Monegasque driver on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix. It’s one of his finest performances, showing a level of confidence and precision reminiscent of his best days.

Behind him, Piastri and Norris lock out the top three, while Russell takes P4. Once again, Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli face a mountain to climb, starting 12th and 15th respectively.

The real surprise of qualifying? Aston Martin: Alonso in P5 and Stroll in P6, with an impressive Bortoleto right behind them.

Hungary GP: PENALITIES

13:15 – Penalty for Yuki Tsunoda: the Japanese driver will start from the pit lane after a power unit change on his car.

SAB 17:30 – No grid penalties have been issued for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hungary GP Starting Grid

Here’s the starting grid after qualyfing:

1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren Mercedes)
3. Lando Norris (McLaren Mercedes)
4. George Russell (Mercedes)
5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
6. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
7. Gabriel Bortoleto (Stake Sauber)
8. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
9. Liam Lawson (VCARB)
10. Isack Hadjar (VCARB)
11. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
13. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
14. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
15. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
16. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull Racing)
17. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
18. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
19. Nico Hulkenberg (Stake Sauber)
20. Alexander Albon (Williams)