Motor racing: Hamilton on pole in Russia with sights on Schumacher record

REUTERS: Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton roared back from qualifying drama at the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday to put his Mercedes on pole position for what could be a record-equalling 91st victory.

"It was one of the worst qualifying sessions, it was horrible," said Hamilton, waving to the first proper crowd of the season after a string of races behind closed doors due to COVID-19.The Briton was 15th and still without a lap time on the board when the second phase was halted after Sebastian Vettel crashed his Ferrari and spread debris across the track.

"It's nice being on pole but probably here is the worst place to be on pole, with the draggier cars this year," said Hamilton.

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