Formula 1: Schumacher claims pole position

Schumacher moved into second place on the all-time pole lists alongside Frenchman Alain Prost and Britain’s Jim Clark, though he is still 32 adrift of Ayrton Senna’s astonishing record.

The 32-year-old is in prime position to bid for a repeat of the Ferrari one-two he enjoyed with Barrichello last year before going on to win the team’s first drivers’ crown in 21 years.