Lewis Hamilton sets track record in securing pole for Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton took pole position in Belgium (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)

Lewis Hamilton continued his dominance of the Formula One season by putting his Mercedes on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Hamilton, who holds a 37-point championship lead over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, beat team-mate Valtteri Bottas to top spot with a new track record at Spa-Francorchamps.