Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton sets Yas Marina Circuit lap record in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying - in pictures



Lewis Hamilton put himself on track to win the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for a record fourth time as he took pole position for Sunday's race.

The world champion took top spot in qualifying on Saturday with a lap record of 1 minute, 34.794 seconds.

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