Lewis Hamilton takes crucial pole at Spanish Grand Prix

Hamilton finished just 0.051 seconds ahead following a frenetic qualifying session.

Lewis Hamilton has sealed what could turn out to be a crucial pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix after edging out championship rival Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton, who secured the 64th pole of his career to move to within one of his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna, finished just 0.051 seconds ahead of Vettel following a frenetic qualifying session at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.