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Hamilton set for possible record-breaking Portuguese GP after capturing pole

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Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton will start from the pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix after posting the fastest qualifying time Saturday at Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal.

Hamilton will look to break Michael Schumacher's record of 91 career Formula 1 wins during Sunday's race.

Pos. Driver Team Time
1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:16.652
2 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes +0.102
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.252
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.438
5 Sergio Perez Racing Point +0.571
6 Alexander Albon Red Bull Racing +0.785
7 Carlos Sainz McLaren +0.868
8 Lando Norris McLaren +0.873
9 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri +1.151
10 Daniel Ricciardo Renault Q2
11 Esteban Ocon Renault Q2
12 Lance Stroll Racing Point Q2
13 Daniil Kvyat AlphaTauri Q2
14 George Russell Williams Q2
15 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari Q2
16 Kimi Raikkonen Alfa Romeo Q1
17 Antonio Giovinazzi Alfa Romeo Q1
18 Romain Grosjean Haas Q1
19 Kevin Magnussen Haas Q1
20 Nicholas Latifi Williams Q1

"I can't tell you how hard that was today," Hamilton said after qualifying. "I've just seen that Valtteri (Bottas) topped every (practice) session, and I've just been digging to find the time."

"I chose to do three laps to have a chance to beat his time," he added.

The reigning three-time F1 champion has now collected 97 poles during his brilliant career.

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