Hamilton sweeps to German pole after Ferrari falter


Formula One F1 - German Grand Prix - Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany - July 27, 2019 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton seized pole position for Mercedes in their 200th race at the German Grand Prix on Saturday after both Ferrari drivers were sidelined by engine problems.

The five-times world champion lapped the 4.5km Hockenheim circuit in one minute 11.767 seconds for a record-extending 87th career pole and his fourth of the season.

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