Motor racing-Superb pole lap leaves Hamilton on the brink of his century


Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - April 17, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton's relentless quest to be the best produced a superb 99th career Formula One pole position for the seven-times world champion at Imola on Saturday.

The 36-year-old Briton has said since pre-season testing that Red Bull have the faster car but the Mercedes driver and his team have still managed to stay a step ahead of their rivals.

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