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Pole-sitter Leclerc Eyes Maiden Monaco Win As Verstappen Struggles

Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc celebrates after taking pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix (Credit: AFP)

Charles Leclerc stayed calm and focused on Saturday after ending Max Verstappen's record run of pole positions by topping a tense and dramatic qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

After securing Ferrari's 250th pole position as a Formula One constructor and his third at his home-town circuit, the 26-year-old Monegasque driver said he was painfully aware that he had yet to score a Monte Carlo podium -- and was intent on winning Sunday's 78-lap race.

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