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Charles Leclerc "very frustrated" after rare F1 pole was snatched away

Charles Leclerc feels he has missed a unique opportunity to win in 2025, as Ferrari proved more competitive at the Monaco Grand Prix than elsewhere on the Formula 1 calendar.

Leclerc took provisional pole around the historic streets of Monte Carlo after the second barrage of Q3 runs, ahead of both McLarens. But both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opted to go for an extra flyer on their final run, and while Piastri had a messy lap, Norris was able to find the pace to snatch pole away from Leclerc.

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