Leclerc takes pole ahead of Verstappen at Spanish GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waits at pits prior to the start of the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the third practice session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, center, pole position, is flanked by second fastest time Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and third fastest time Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, pose for photographers after the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, pole position, is flanked by second fastest time Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, pole position, is flanked by second fastest time Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco waves to spectators after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco thumbs up after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gets on board of his car during the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)