Lewis Hamilton masters rain to take pole position for Belgian GP
6 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton masters rain to take pole position for Belgian GP

India TV News  

Lewis Hamilton again showed he's the best driver in the rain by taking the pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday. The Mercedes driver saved his best for the last lap to easily beat Sebastian Vettel's leading time for Ferrari by 0.7 seconds and secure a Formula One record-extending 78th pole. Hamilton has won the last two races — both affected by rain — to take the championship lead and move 24 points in front of Vettel. "It's always closer between the cars when it rains like that," said Ocon, who matched his career best.

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Lewis Hamilton: Top 5 memorable wins with Mercedes
1 month, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton: Top 5 memorable wins with Mercedes

The Hindu  

As Lewis Hamilton prepares for his final race with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, he leaves the team after a 12-year stint filled with record-breaking victories and memories. Here’s a look at some of his most memorable race wins over the years: First of many wins - Hungary 2013 Hamilton’s first win with Mercedes was at …

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar

The Independent  

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Revealed: Why Lewis Hamilton will have to start from the PIT LANE in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in huge blow to Mercedes' hopes in Baku
4 months ago

Revealed: Why Lewis Hamilton will have to start from the PIT LANE in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in huge blow to Mercedes' hopes in Baku

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race. The seven-time world champion qualified seventh on Saturday but the FIA confirmed that Hamilton has been given his fifth engine of the season - exceeding the allotted four. Mercedes have also made changes to the suspension of Hamilton's …

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza

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Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

Associated Press  

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. “I feel for George, and you don’t want to win a race through a disqualification, but we have been back in the fight for victories in the past few …

Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records

The Hindu  

A buoyant Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix on the crest of a wave, seeking a record-increasing ninth Hungaroring victory and Mercedes' third consecutive win of the season. After two years of struggles, Hamilton ended his long winless run at the British Grand Prix with a record ninth home triumph at Silverstone and hopes to repeat that …

Lewis Hamilton tops practice timesheets as Mercedes show signs of progress in Canada
7 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton tops practice timesheets as Mercedes show signs of progress in Canada

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Canadian Grand Prix 2024: Alonso on top after wet and wild practice on Friday
7 months, 1 week ago

Canadian Grand Prix 2024: Alonso on top after wet and wild practice on Friday

The Hindu  

Aston Martin’s double world champion Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap in a wet and wild practice at the Canada Grand Prix on Friday with both sessions run under a severe weather watch at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Alonso, 15th in the rain-hit first practice, took advantage of early dry conditions in the second with the Spaniard clocking a time …

F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2023: Hamilton trusts FIA to make right decision over safety with rain forecast
1 year, 5 months ago

F1 Belgian Grand Prix 2023: Hamilton trusts FIA to make right decision over safety with rain forecast

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he trusted Formula One’s governing body to ensure drivers were safe if bad weather disrupts this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. READ - F1 Belgian Grand Prix: In-form Verstappen eyes eighth successive race win “I don’t think we would be here if they didn’t think we would be safe. “I trust in them as they have …

Lewis Hamilton Upsets Max Verstappen To Take First Pole Since 2021 At Hungarian Grand Prix
1 year, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Upsets Max Verstappen To Take First Pole Since 2021 At Hungarian Grand Prix

ABP News  

In an intense battle at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton snatched pole position from Max Verstappen by a mere three-thousandths of a second. Hungaroring, a track where Hamilton has achieved considerable success in his Formula 1 career, proved to be a challenging venue for Verstappen, who was aiming for his sixth consecutive pole position. Hamilton now has 9 pole …

Fernando Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix
1 year, 9 months ago

Fernando Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix

Hindustan Times  

Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets for Aston Martin in a rain-hit second free practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday after Formula One champion Max Verstappen was quickest in the dry first session. Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso drives during the second practice session of the 2023 Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Alonso was …

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes star gives cause for optimism ahead of British Grand Prix weekend
2 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes star gives cause for optimism ahead of British Grand Prix weekend

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Lewis Hamilton elated with ‘awesome’ fourth at wet Canadian Grand Prix qualifying
2 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton elated with ‘awesome’ fourth at wet Canadian Grand Prix qualifying

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Monaco Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton Hoping for Rain and a Change of Luck
2 years, 7 months ago

Monaco Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton Hoping for Rain and a Change of Luck

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton said he is hoping for rain and a change of luck in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix after qualifying eighth for Mercedes. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The seven-time champion admitted he had little hope of claiming pole or winning after seeing local hero Charles Leclerc …

Lewis Hamilton hopes rain can spare him from more misery at Monaco Grand Prix
2 years, 7 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hopes rain can spare him from more misery at Monaco Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton struggles again as Ferrari quickest at Imola practice ahead of qualifying
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton struggles again as Ferrari quickest at Imola practice ahead of qualifying

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Lewis Hamilton well off the pace in practice for Bahrain Grand Prix
2 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton well off the pace in practice for Bahrain Grand Prix

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Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for inaugural Qatar Grand Prix
3 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for inaugural Qatar Grand Prix

Firstpost  

Max Verstappen, who leads his Mercedes rival by 14 points with three races to go, will start alongside Hamilton on the front row on Sunday. Doha: Lewis Hamilton maintained the momentum from last week’s stunning win in Brazil to claim pole for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix after a “really sweet” qualifying lap on Saturday. His flying lap time of …

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes Under Investigation After Brazil GP Sprint Edge
3 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes Under Investigation After Brazil GP Sprint Edge

News 18  

World champion Lewis Hamilton on Friday dominated qualifying at the Brazil Grand Prix but then found himself facing demotion to the back of the grid for Saturday’s sprint race after Mercedes were placed under investigation for a potential breach of technical rules. Hamilton edged out title rival Max Verstappen for first place on the grid for the 24-lap sprint which …

F1: Lewis Hamilton under investigation after storming to Brazil sprint race pole
3 years, 2 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton under investigation after storming to Brazil sprint race pole

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton's world championship hopes rested with the stewards of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix - determining in the Interlagos paddock whether his Mercedes is legal. Lewis Hamilton's rear wing which flips back when DRS is in use was thought to have a gap too big leading to his Mercedes being investigated by stewards Even if he clawed his way …

Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to Verstappen
3 years, 3 months ago

Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to Verstappen

Associated Press  

While his teammate Valtteri Bottas enjoyed his first win of the season at the Turkish Grand Prix, it was a frustrating Sunday for Lewis Hamilton as he missed out on a podium spot and also lost the overall championship lead to Max Verstappen. “It was frustrating at the time, because I could see second and then I’m back in fifth,” …

F1: Hamilton takes pole for Turkish GP ahead of Bottas
3 years, 3 months ago

F1: Hamilton takes pole for Turkish GP ahead of Bottas

Hindustan Times  

Formula One defending champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas with title rival Max Verstappen in third. F1: Hamilton takes pole for Turkish GP ahead of Bottas But Hamilton has a 10-place grid penalty for going over his allocation of three combustion engines for the season and will …

Lewis Hamilton sets track record at Turkish GP as Valtteri Bottas starts on pole
3 years, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton sets track record at Turkish GP as Valtteri Bottas starts on pole

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Lewis Hamilton Dominates Turkish GP Practice After 10-place Grid Penalty
3 years, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Dominates Turkish GP Practice After 10-place Grid Penalty

News 18  

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions for the Turkish Grand Prix but has to take a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race having had the engine replaced on his Mercedes. “I have a lot of work to do on Sunday and I need to just focus on getting the best out of tomorrow, …

Max Verstappen takes pole for Netherlands GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton
3 years, 4 months ago

Max Verstappen takes pole for Netherlands GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton

India TV News  

Dutch driver Max Verstappen sent his Orange Army of fans into raptures after taking a brilliant pole position for the Netherlands Grand Prix on Sunday. The Red Bull driver's final lap was just good enough to beat Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton by.04 seconds and his teammate Valtteri Bottas by.034. Verstappen's orange-clad fans stood and roared Saturday when he went past …

F1: Max Verstappen Beats Lewis Hamilton to Pole for His Home Dutch Grand Prix
3 years, 4 months ago

F1: Max Verstappen Beats Lewis Hamilton to Pole for His Home Dutch Grand Prix

News 18  

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed pole position for his home Dutch Grand Prix, edging championship leader Lewis Hamilton with a scintillating performance in qualifying on Saturday. Roared on by the crowd, Verstappen, who trails Hamilton by three points in the title race, was just 0.038 seconds quicker than the Mercedes driver who joins him on the front row on the …

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart
3 years, 4 months ago

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

India TV News  

Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off Sunday after it restarted under a safety car nearly three hours later than its scheduled time. But after just 10 minutes of Verstappen rolling cautiously behind the safety car it was suspended for a second time at just before 6:30 p.m. “I really hope the fans …

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart
3 years, 4 months ago

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

Associated Press  

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off Sunday after it restarted under a safety car nearly three hours later than its scheduled time. But after just 10 minutes of Verstappen rolling cautiously behind the safety car it was suspended for a second time at just before 6:30 p.m. “I really …

Hamilton delights home crowd ahead of historic F1 weekend
3 years, 5 months ago

Hamilton delights home crowd ahead of historic F1 weekend

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Lewis Hamilton and George Russell thrilled their home crowd Friday night as the British drivers dazzled in Formula One’s first attempt at a new sprint qualifying format. Hamilton was fastest at Silverstone in a qualifying session that set the grid for F1′s historic debut of a sprint race to determine the starting lineup of the British Grand …

Hamilton hails 'monumental' Mercedes after Baku qualifying
3 years, 7 months ago

Hamilton hails 'monumental' Mercedes after Baku qualifying

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton hailed a monumental turnaround by his Mercedes Formula One team on Saturday after overcoming problems in practice to secure a front-row starting position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hamilton qualified second behind surprise Ferrari pole-sitter Charles Leclerc, with Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen third. READ| Verstappen crashes, Gasly fastest in Azerbaijan 3rd practice "This is such a …

Lewis Hamilton Claims 100th Pole in Qualifying at Spanish Grand Prix with Fastest Time
3 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton Claims 100th Pole in Qualifying at Spanish Grand Prix with Fastest Time

News 18  

World champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his 100th pole on Saturday after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver’s latest milestone puts him 32 clear of Michael Schumacher in the all-time pole chart and leaves him in prime position to secure a record-extending 98th win in Sunday’s race. Hamilton reached his century 14 years …

Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls
3 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls

India TV News  

World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday. It was Hamilton’s 99th career pole and although there is a Red Bull directly behind the Mercedes driver, it will be Sergio Perez rather than Max Verstappen. “I love the challenge, having two Red Bulls will definitely make strategy …

Lewis Hamilton wins seventh championship to equal Schumacher's record
4 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton wins seventh championship to equal Schumacher's record

The Hindu  

Britain's Lewis Hamilton took a record-equalling seventh world championship and became Formula One's most successful driver of all time after winning a wet and slippery Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday. The 35-year-old Mercedes driver matched Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's seven titles in style, lapping sole rival and teammate Valtteri Bottas on a nightmare afternoon for the spinning Finn. Hamilton was …

Turkish GP: Lewis Hamilton delivers wet-weather masterclass to win record-equalling seventh F1 world title
4 years, 2 months ago

Turkish GP: Lewis Hamilton delivers wet-weather masterclass to win record-equalling seventh F1 world title

The Telegraph  

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned champion of the world for a record-equalling seventh time after he won a dramatic Turkish Grand Prix. While those around him lost their cool, Hamilton delivered his best display of the season to claim his 10th win from 14 rounds and emulate Michael Schumacher's all-time title haul with three rounds to spare. Hamilton was running …

Turkish Grand Prix: Stroll takes maiden pole, Hamilton sixth
4 years, 2 months ago

Turkish Grand Prix: Stroll takes maiden pole, Hamilton sixth

The Hindu  

Canadian Lance Stroll seized an astonishing first Formula One pole position on Saturday in a crazy weather-hit Turkish Grand Prix qualifying that snapped a 14-race streak for dominant Mercedes. While the 22-year-old Racing Point driver celebrated wildly over the team radio, six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton qualified only sixth for a race likely to crown him world champion for a …

Formula One: Rain Turns Final Turkish Grand Prix Practice Into Driving On Ice
4 years, 2 months ago

Formula One: Rain Turns Final Turkish Grand Prix Practice Into Driving On Ice

News 18  

Rain on a slippery track turned Saturday’s final practice for the Turkish Grand Prix into the equivalent of driving on an ice rink with cars sliding and spinning and lap times completely meaningless. “This is as close to driving on ice as you can get,” commented Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, who is poised to clinch his record-equalling seventh world championship in …

F1: Lewis Hamilton Fastest In Third and Final Practice at Russian Grand Prix
4 years, 3 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton Fastest In Third and Final Practice at Russian Grand Prix

News 18  

SOCHI, Russia: Lewis Hamilton took a step closer to equaling the Formula One win record on Saturday by clinching pole position at the Russian Grand Prix, after narrowly avoiding early elimination when Sebastian Vettel crashed. Hamilton charged to a track-record time of 1 minute, 31.304 seconds, beating the Red Bull of Max Verstappen by.563 for his fifth straight pole position. …

Lewis Hamilton on Tuscan Grand Prix Pole, Mercedes lock-out Front Row
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton on Tuscan Grand Prix Pole, Mercedes lock-out Front Row

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton claimed a record-increasing 95th pole position on Saturday when he outpaced Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas to seize the prime grid position in qualifying for Sunday’s inaugural Tuscan Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was third ahead of his team-mate Alex Albon with Charles Leclerc claiming fifth for Ferrari, as they celebrate their 1000th Grand Prix at their own …

Lewis Hamilton posts fastest lap in F1 history, takes pole
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton posts fastest lap in F1 history, takes pole

The Hindu  

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton smashed the Monza track record to take pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the fastest lap in Formula One history on Saturday. Hamilton's lap was simply sensational, a prodigious one minute 18.887 seconds at an average speed of 264.362kph to lead Finnish team-mate Valtteri Bottas in another front row lockout. Another win for …

Lewis Hamilton On Top In Italian Grand Prix Practice
4 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton On Top In Italian Grand Prix Practice

News 18  

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace for Mercedes in Italian Grand Prix practice on Friday ahead of a weekend that could bring him a 90th Formula One win. The Briton, 47 points clear of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the standings after seven races, lapped the high-speed Monza circuit — without spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions — …

Belgian Grand Prix result: Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory to take another step closer to sixth world title
4 years, 4 months ago

Belgian Grand Prix result: Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory to take another step closer to sixth world title

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Belgian Grand Prix qualifying result: Lewis Hamilton in a class of his own to take pole position by more than half a second
4 years, 4 months ago

Belgian Grand Prix qualifying result: Lewis Hamilton in a class of his own to take pole position by more than half a second

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F1 Championship Leader Lewis Hamilton on Top in Final Practice of Spanish Grand Prix
4 years, 5 months ago

F1 Championship Leader Lewis Hamilton on Top in Final Practice of Spanish Grand Prix

News 18  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later on Saturday, where he will go for a record-extending 92nd pole position. Hamilton was 0.151 seconds clear of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and 0.515 in front of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Mercedes also led practice on Friday with Bottas and Hamilton …

Hamilton sets pace in 70th Anniversary Grand Prix practice
4 years, 5 months ago

Hamilton sets pace in 70th Anniversary Grand Prix practice

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in practice for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone on Friday as Mercedes looked set to dominate yet again. Hamilton beat teammate Valtteri Bottas by 0.176 seconds in the second session and was 0.815 faster than the best of the non-Mercedes cars - Daniel Ricciardo in third for Renault. Ricciardo showed good pace to take …

Lewis Hamilton on Top as Mercedes Make Rivals Sweat at Silverstone
4 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton on Top as Mercedes Make Rivals Sweat at Silverstone

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton bounced back to top the times ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas as the world champions dominated Friday afternoon's second free practice at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. The championship leader and six times champion had been second behind the Finn in the opening morning session at Silverstone, but was fastest in torrid heat and temperatures of 36 …

Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for British Grand Prix
4 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for British Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton set a new track record at the British Grand Prix and clinched a record-extending 91st pole position on Saturday. Earlier, Bottas posted the fastest time in third and final practice ahead of Hamilton and Verstappen in somewhat cooler conditions following Friday’s stifling heat. "It doesn’t feel like a British Grand Prix in that respect,” Red Bull team principal …

Lewis Hamilton takes F1 world title lead, eyes Schumacher’s record
4 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton takes F1 world title lead, eyes Schumacher’s record

The Hindu  

I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars,” the British youngster, then just nine years old and still in his early karting days, told McLaren team principal Ron Dennis in 1994. Nine years after that, Hamilton made his Formula One debut for McLaren, finishing on the podium in his very first race and …

Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Hungarian GP practice
4 years, 5 months ago

Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Hungarian GP practice

The Hindu  

Six times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton started his bid for an eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory by leading Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas in a dominant practice one-two on Friday. Mercedes-powered cars filled the top four slots on the timing screens, with Racing Point's controversial ‘Pink Mercedes’ cars third and fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez and Canadian Lance …

Lewis Hamilton wins Styrian GP in Mercedes one-two
4 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton wins Styrian GP in Mercedes one-two

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton won the Styrian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to clinch an 85th career win and move within six of Michael Schumacher’s Formula One record. Hamilton’s record-extending 89th career pole on a rain-drenched track was one of his best in extreme conditions, but during the race he was hardly challenged as he finished a sizeable 13.7 seconds …

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for Styrian GP after rain-marred qualifying
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for Styrian GP after rain-marred qualifying

Firstpost  

It was Hamilton’s record-extending 89th career pole and particularly impressive as he first beat Red Bull driver Max Verstappen’s mark and then his own leading mark on his final lap. Spielberg: World champion Lewis Hamilton showed he’s still the best driver in wet conditions, keeping his composure on a rain-drenched track to take pole position on Saturday for the Styrian …

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