Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, top, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, steer their car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, top, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, steer their car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Apr. 17, 2021 08:30 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after taking the pole position during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after taking the pole position during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:58 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico leaves his car after clocking the second fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico leaves his car after clocking the second fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 10:06 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:53 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Apr. 17, 2021 08:46 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:52 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Apr. 17, 2021 08:41 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, right, after qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, right, after qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:38 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain get out of his car after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain get out of his car after taking the fastest time during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Bryn Lennon/Pool photo via AP)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:47 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Apr. 17, 2021 09:05 AM EDT