Leclerc takes pole position for F1 Australian Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 09, 2022 12:41 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner wait for qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner wait for qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Apr. 09, 2022 02:09 AM EDT
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, April 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, April 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 08, 2022 02:20 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands prepares for qualifying at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands prepares for qualifying at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Apr. 09, 2022 02:10 AM EDT
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 08, 2022 11:24 PM EDT
Mechanics work on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco as he waits in pit lane during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Mechanics work on Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco as he waits in pit lane during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP)

Apr. 09, 2022 02:35 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 09, 2022 12:17 AM EDT
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the second practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, April 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the second practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, April 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 08, 2022 03:31 AM EDT
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 09, 2022 02:26 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualifying for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Apr. 09, 2022 02:11 AM EDT