Charles Leclerc stressed that “there are no points for pole” but understandably delighted in topping Formula 1 qualifying for the first time in his career. Ferrari has held a pace advantage throughout the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, with Leclerc quickest in the first and third sessions, which took place in daytime. Leclerc topped all three stages of Saturday evening’s qualifying session to grab his maiden pole position, setting two laps quick enough for top spot, finishing almost three-tenths clear of Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel. “There are a lot of emotions but I’m trying to stay as cool as possible as there are no points for pole, the points are...
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