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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Giles Richards in Monte Carlo

Leclerc claims Monaco GP pole as Verstappen says car like a ‘go-kart’

Charles Leclerc rounds a corner on his way to qualifying on pole position in Monaco.
Charles Leclerc rounds a corner on his way to qualifying on pole position in Monaco. Photograph: sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock

Charles Leclerc once more held his nerve on his home circuit to claim pole for the Monaco Grand Prix despite the pressure and an intensity of competition that made the outcome impossible to predict.

Theoretically qualifying is the hardest part of the weekend in Monte Carlo but Leclerc knows only too well he and his Ferrari team must now execute with absolute precision on Sunday if the 26-year-old is finally to see off his Monaco curse.

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