Lewis Hamilton claims Australian Grand Prix pole as Mercedes shine

  • Mercedes world champion sets lap record to earn pole
  • Home hero Daniel Ricciardo qualifies well down in 12th

Lewis Hamilton has claimed pole position for the opening grand prix of the new Formula One season in Australia.

The British driver, who won his fifth world championship last year put in a magnificent lap to to secure pole at Albert Park, and complete what has thus far been a dominant performance in Melbourne.

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