Lewis Hamilton on pole position for Spanish Grand Prix
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was fastest in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, storming past Pastor Maldonado to deny the Venezuelan a first Formula One pole position.
Hamilton left it to his final flying lap to edge out the Williams driver for his third pole position of the season. The Briton is seeking his first victory at Catalunya Circuit, which would ensure the season has a fifth different victor for the first time since 1983.
Fernando Alonso of Ferrari starts third in front of his home fans, with Lotus pair Romain Grosjean and Kimi Raikkonen completing the top five.
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McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton prevented Pastor Maldonado his first pole position by ensuring his third pole of the season
Overall leader and defending F1 champion Sebastian Vettel will start eighth after opting to save his tires and failing to set a qualifying time.
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