Lewis Hamilton stated the inconsistency of his Mercedes “messes with the thoughts” following his worst qualifying efficiency in Australia for 14 years. Hamilton, who boasts a report eight pole positions at Melbourne’s Albert Park, will begin Sunday’s 58-lap race from a disappointing eleventh after he was eradicated in Q2.
Max Verstappen took pole – his third in as many races – as he bids to finish a record-equalling 10 victories, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz becoming a member of him on the entrance row. Hamilton certified eighth in Saudi Arabia a fortnight in the past, and ninth the week earlier than in Bahrain.
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