Lewis Hamilton takes first pole since 2021 at Hungarian Grand Prix

POLE STAR: Lewis Hamilton steers his car ahead of Sunday's Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. Pic: AP Photo/Denes Erdos

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position in 595 days with a brilliant qualifying lap for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton crossed the line at the Hungaroring just 0.003 seconds ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen to take his first pole since the penultimate round of the 2021 season in Saudi Arabia.