at the , leclerc took his second pole position of his career while vettel didn't set a time in q3 due to mechanical issues. during the race, an intense battle developed between verstappen and leclerc, which culminated in the red bull overtaking up the inside heading into turn 2. leclerc was pushed wide and had to use the runoff area and despite an investigation being launched into the overtaking maneuver it was found to be lawful. vettel finished off the podium in fourth having started ninth.