Motor racing-Hamilton hails 'monumental' Mercedes after Baku qualifying


Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - June 5, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton reacts after qualifying in second position Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton hailed a monumental turnaround by his Mercedes Formula One team on Saturday after overcoming problems in practice to secure a front row starting position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The seven-times world champion was only 11th in Friday's second practice, and more than a second off the pace set by Red Bull.

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