Formula-1
Leclerc wins pole position for Ferrari in Monaco, ending Verstappen’s record streak
Charles Leclerc / Photo: © Clive Rose / Staf / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.
In the fastest attempt, Leclerc completed the lap in 1 minute 10.270 seconds. This is the third pole position in the Monegasque’s career at his home track and the 13th for Ferrari in Monaco. In addition, Leclerc broke Max Verstappen’s (Red Bull) streak of eight pole positions in a row. A week ago, the Dutchman repeated Ayrton Senna’s record for this indicator.
The second position according to the results of qualifying was taken by the Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (+0.154), the top three was closed by the Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Ferrari, +0.248).
The current world champion and season leader Verstappen touched the wall in one of the corners in a decisive attempt and finished only sixth (+0.297).
The Formula 1 race in Monaco will take place on Sunday, May 26, starting at 16:00 Moscow time.
Source: Sportbox
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