News Details
Leclerc fends off Hamilton to take fourth pole in a row
Charles Leclerc pulled off another stunning pole lap in qualifying for the 2019 Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Autodrom. It's his fourth pole in a row: the last time a Ferrari driver pulled that off was Michael Schumacher in 2001. Leclerc's time of 1:31.628s was four tenths quicker than Mercedes Lewis Hamilton, who had to dig deep to find the time he needed to deny Sebastian Vettel a front row starting spot for Sunday's race. Max Verstappen was fourth fastest in the session but will start five spots further back for the race due to grid penalties. That promotes Valtteri Bottas to fourth ahead of Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg. Alexander Albon failed to make it out of Q1 after triggering a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Brilliant Leclerc stuns Hamilton for Singapore GP pole
Charles Leclerc pulled off a surprising and utterly convincing final push...
6y ago from F1i.com
Leclerc bests Vettel, Hamilton to take Russia pole
Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the fourth race in a row,...
6y ago from GPFans.com
Sochi Qualifying: Leclerc blows them away
For the fourth race in succession, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Leclerc stuns with Singapore pole
If you’d have guessed on the running order and likely outcome of the...
6y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP United States GP: Schedule and full starting...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin comeback win earns praise from fellow...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
"Zero regrets," says Joan Mir after last-lap...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Official race results: 2026 IndyCar at Barber
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou runs away with IndyCar victory at Barber
The NTT IndyCar Series competed its 16th race around Barber Motorsports...
35m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Barber – Race Results
Sunday was race day for the NTT IndyCar Series as it completed the first...
25m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou cruises to dominant IndyCar win at Barber
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Former FIA vice president and WRC boss Morrie Chandler...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Subaru teases new rally car for Japanese Championship
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta backs Kalle Rovanpera to “come back...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal midfielder becomes 11th Gunners star to...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has become the 11th Gunners star to...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Sources: Why football's 'next superstar' snubbed...
Chelsea and Arsenal registered an interest in the transfer of Nico Paz,...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Latest Arsenal injury news as another Gunners star...
There has been yet another Arsenal player withdrawing from international...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Journalist claims Arsenal 'interested' in experienced...
Arsenal are reportedly one of the clubs interested in the potential...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Jacques Villeneuve on Ollie Bearman crash at Suzuka “Now...
Speaking on F1 TV, normally ultra-confident but... Read More »
8h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Honda announce fresh Aston Martin F1 plans after...
The long road to recovery has begun at last for... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
'I've given up': Aston Martin Newey replacement saga leaves...
The never-ending crisis at Aston Martin is one of... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
