Charles Leclerc continues to show his great level in the current Formula 1 season with a new pole, this time in the Spanish Grand Prix. The Monegasque made a time of 1:18.750, surpassing Max Verstappen (1:19.073) and his teammate Carlos Sainz (1:19.166).
What caught the most attention about the Ferrari driver's time was that he achieved this mark in just one timed lap, as he lost control of the car on his first attempt and had to retire to the pits. "I made a mistake at the beginning of Q3 and only had one lap, but it went extremely well and I made it. The car is amazing," commented Leclerc.
This is the qualifying grid for the race in Barcelona. Photo: F1.
The second big surprise of the day was the performance of the Mercedes drivers. Both George Russel and Lewis Hamilton have improved their performance and placed fourth and sixth, respectively.
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This is the starting grid for the race in Barcelona. Photo: F1.
When is the Spanish Grand Prix?
The race to be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is scheduled for Sunday, May 22 at 8:00 a.m. (Peruvian time). The competition corresponding to the sixth round of the F1 World Championship will have 66 laps.
Where to watch the Spanish Grand Prix online?
To not miss the broadcast of the Spanish Grand Prix online, tune in to the Star Plus signal, a streaming service that includes televised matches by the ESPN network. If you do not have access to it, you also have the option of following the ONLINE coverage of La República Deportes.