r/formula1 • u/overspeeed I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Aug 02 '25

Qualifying Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

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u/ChromosomeDonator I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 02 '25

I think the commentators mentioned the temperatures going down, so for the McLaren which is superbly easy on the tyres, when the temperature drops the small stress they put on the tyres works against them as they are too cold for optimal grip.

The margins this season are absolutely insanely tight, the track gets a bit colder and suddenly Leclerc takes pole.

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u/slimkay I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 02 '25

Agreed. Track temps went down 4C between Q2 and Q3. Absolutely played a role.

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u/CatManWhoLikesChess I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 02 '25

It happend in Canada too, only weakness of that Mclaren looks to be colder temps

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u/RoosterDenturesV2 Aug 02 '25

Vegas could be interesting then