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Hamilton: I need to be on pole position!

Article To news overview © Mercedes Lewis Hamilton has set his sights on securing pole position and minimising the hit of his engine-related grid penalty at this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix, following a strong start to the weekend. Hamilton topped both of Friday's practice sessions at Istanbul Park, ending FP2 more than half a second clear of title rival Max Verstappen in fifth. However, the seven-time World Champion will drop 10 places on the grid after taking a new Internal Combustion Engine, leaving the Briton determined to qualify as high up the order as possible. "We have just started off with a really good setup," Hamilton told Sky Sports, as he reflected on Friday's...
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