Charles Leclerc took a sensational and surprise pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, as McLaren's dominant pace over the weekend so far evaporated at the climax of Formula 1 qualifying.

The bemusement initially hidden by Leclerc’s helmet remained etched on his face after he hopped out of his car and celebrated with his Ferrari teammates. “Today, I don’t understand anything in Formula One!” he said in parc ferme, explaining how it’d been a struggle to advance through qualifying, let alone be in the mix at the front.

"Honestly, I have no words. It's probably one of the best pole positions I've ever had, because it's the most unexpected for sure."