Charles Leclerc took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix in ludicrous circumstances as eight drivers failed to make the start line at the ed of Q3. With the slipstream such a factor at Monza, the cars were bunched within a few dozen metres on the final out lap in Q3. Article continues under video Given everyone's desire not to run first, without a tow, only Carlo Sainz and Leclerc made it across the line, the McLaren man going seventh quickest. The FIA immediately announced that the incident would be investigated, with 19 Formula 3 drivers having been given grid penalties for similarly stupid scenes on Friday. Leclerc took pole by dint of having set the pace on the first run in Q3,...
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