Hamilton takes pole for Korean GP

Lewis Hamilton finally ended Red Bull’s domination of pole position to claim top spot on the grid for the first time in 27 races.

Hamilton takes pole for Korean GP
Sat, 15 Oct, 2011 - 10:16

Lewis Hamilton finally ended Red Bull’s domination of pole position to claim top spot on the grid for the first time in 27 races.

After a run of abysmal form that has left him self-critical, the 26 -year-old finally hooked up his McLaren to give him pole, 15 months after his last in Canada.

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