Motor racing-Norris takes first F1 pole as Hamilton hits the wall

FILE PHOTO: Motor racing - Formula One - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 24, 2021 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives at the circuit REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

(Reuters) -McLaren's Lando Norris seized his first Formula One pole position at the Russian Grand Prix on Saturday after seven- times world champion Lewis Hamilton hit the wall in a damp and dramatic qualifying session.

Ferrari's Spaniard Carlos Sainz joined the young Briton on the front row in Sochi with Williams' George Russell, Hamilton's Mercedes team mate from next season, completing a sensational top three against all odds.