In his story Formula 1 Only 36 drivers have reached at least 10 pole positions. The catalog, like many of Máxima’s, is headed Lewis Hamilton with 103. From the current grid there are also Sebastian Vettel (57), Fernando Alonso (22), Valtteri Botas (twenty), Max Verstappen (16) and Charles Leclerc (16).

The Monegasque, who is second in the World Championship after twelve races (three wins), is curious to have the worst historical record if the successes in Saturday’s classifications are compared to Sunday’s races. Does that make him the worst driver out of those 36? No, but at least it’s a fact to consider.

The 16 poles of its pilot ferrari contrast to his only five wins (31.25%), although he could come from the bottom: the French Rene Arnou, who raced in F1 from 1978 to 1989, won seven races when he was first in the standings 18 times (38.88%). Bottas with 10 out of 20 (50%) is also at the bottom of the standings.

Vettel has 57 pole positions and 53 wins (92.29%), while Hamilton is tied for 103. Alonso’s surprises with 22 qualifying wins and 32 Grand Prix wins (145.45%)although Verstappen’s is even bigger. The Dutchman has the best all-time record with 16 pole positions and 26 celebrations (162.50%).

If he can’t maintain that number, which is very likely because his Red Bull has been fast all weekend, Jackie Stewart will take over: the Englishman won 17 classifications and 27 races (158.82%).

How did Charles Leclerc do every time he took pole?

The Monegasque’s four celebrations came when he started from first place. He held pole position in Belgium and Italy, both races from 2019, also in Bahrain and Australia during this season. The SportingNews reviews how he finished the remaining nine cases.

• Bahrain 2019: At the start, Sebastian Vettel overtook him and finished second after beating Valtteri Bottas. He took command of the race until 10 laps, due to engine failure, he could not withstand the pressure of Lewis Hamilton. Bottas also beat him in the end, so he came third.

• Australia 2019: Once again he was the driver who was ahead of the others for most of the laps, but was left with a bloodshot eye. His pace in 68 of the 71 laps was near perfect. Until Max Verstappen passed him with a touch that included him not being penalised. Second place had little flavor.

• Singapore 2019: After leading for 19 laps, Ferrari’s strategy made things difficult and it was Vettel’s teammate who eventually won. The Monegasque left very disappointed with the failure fillet which took away the victory. In the end he was second.

• Russia 2019: Although he came out on top, he never led in Sochi. Vettel led for the first half of the race, while Hamilton would do so in the final stretch. Leclerc will finish third behind the other Mercedes.

• Mexico 2019: A very good start for Leclerc, who held on to first place until he pitted on lap 16. When everyone pitted, he regained that position, but the second pit stop was chaotic: a wheel stuck and Hamilton passed him. His final position was fourth, without a podium finish.

• Monaco 2021: After setting the fastest lap in qualifying, Leclerc hit the walls at home. The damage to the car was extensive, so it did not start on Sunday. Verstappen would dominate the scene.

• Azerbaijan 2021: On the long straight in Baku, the Ferrari wasn’t quite as fast, so there was little Charles could do before dropping to fourth. The Monegasque would go on to settle for 11th, but recovered to close after Verstappen and Hamilton’s crashes. Leclerc was fourth in Sergio Perez’s victory.

• Miami 2022: In the class’s debut in Florida, Leclerc was unable to hold off Max Verstappen, who once again made him bitter. The Dutchman took the win and finished in second place.

• Spain 2022: The records showed that whoever started from pole had a good chance of winning, although the Monegasque fell short. And through no fault of his own: the car lost power and had to retire. This disappointment took away the first place in the World Cup.

• Monaco 2022: Once again Leclerc failed to win in Monaco starting from pole position. He did a good job driving, but a pitting strategy mistake by Ferrari relegated him to fourth place.

• Azerbaijan 2022: Leclerc was overtaken by Sergio Pérez at the start but regained the lead and was on course for victory when a mechanical failure in his Ferrari saw him retire on lap 21.

• France 2022: At Paul Ricard, Charles started well and held off Max Verstappen until he ended up making a mistake on lap 17 and crashing into the safety tyres.