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Hamilton ‘gobsmacked’ to land sprint pole after Ferrari debut disaster

Hamilton ‘gobsmacked’ to land sprint pole after Ferrari debut disaster

A “GOBSMACKED” Lewis Hamilton said he was in shock after he landed his first pole position in Ferrari colours for tomorrow’s sprint race in China.

Hamilton, 40, rolled back the years to kick start his Ferrari career with top spot on the grid for the 19-lap dash to the chequered flag.

Hamilton’s six wins in China is more than any driver in history and his pole lap – the fastest ever seen in Shanghai – was greeted with huge roars by the crowd.

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