Charles Leclerc takes pole at Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton starts fifth
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start the Australian Grand Prix from fifth after Charles Leclerc secured pole position for Sunday's race.
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‘All over the place’ - Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull's performance after qualifying second at Australian Grand Prix
Defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says his performance so far this weekend has been “all over the place”, despite qualifying second at the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutchman, victorious in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago, was unable to find himself on pole after an impressive display from current championship leader and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Ad/> Despite securing a place on the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s race, Verstappen insists he has endured problems with his car throughout his time in Melbourne so far.
Lewis Hamilton in positive mood as he labels Mercedes car a 'viper'
Lewis Hamilton admitted he was pleased enough with his qualifying performance for the Australian Grand Prix, despite labelling his car ‘spiteful’ and a ‘viper’.
Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Grabs Pole Ahead Of Max Verstappen
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen -- and in the process broke Lewis Hamilton's stranglehold on the grid in Melbourne. Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez is on the second row after coming in third ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. Mercedes' Hamilton, who has been the pole-sitter eight times in Melbourne, including the last six in a row at Albert Park, will start fifth. It is a second pole of the year for Leclerc after the season-opening race in Bahrain, where he went on to win.
Fernando Alonso bemoans Australian GP misfortune that may have cost him pole
Fernando Alonso has offered his thoughts on qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, with a technical fault costing him a potential shot at pole position.
Charles Leclerc grabs pole number 2 ahead of Max Verstappen for Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen - and in the process broke Lewis Hamilton's stranglehold on the grid in Melbourne.
Charles Leclerc beats Max Verstappen to claim Ferrari’s first Australian Grand Prix pole position since 2007
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Lewis Hamilton improves as Charles Leclerc claims pole for Australian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton will start the Australian Grand Prix from fifth as Charles Leclerc secured pole position for Sunday’s race.