Lewis Hamilton roared to a record-equalling 68th career pole position on Saturday, matching Michael Schumacher’s record in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton’s lap in 1min 42.553sec was the all-time record fastest at the spectacular Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the forests of the Belgian Ardennes, 0.242 seconds quicker than Vettel. Vettel, who Ferrari said Saturday has signed a three-year contract extension, secured his front-row spot with a late and dramatic lap for Ferrari. Pole position number 68 for @LewisHamilton sees him move level with Michael Schumacher at the top of the all-time list 👏#BelgianGP 🇧🇪 #F1 pic.twitter.com/THVOJQmqyH — Formula 1 (@F1) August 26, 2017He leads Hamilton by 14 points with nine races remaining this year. Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Finn Valtteri Bottas qualified third ahead of compatriot Kimi Raikkonen in the second Ferrari, Dutchman Max Vestappen and his Red Bull team-mate Australian Daniel Ricciardo.

Source: Hindustan Times August 26, 2017 13:52 UTC