Lewis Hamilton broke Schumacher record for the most pole position in Formula 1

News24xx.com - Lewis Hamilton made a record through his success captured the pole position in Italy Grand Prix qualifying. He now holds the record for most pole positions, passing Michael Schumacher.

Qualifying session at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Saturday night August 2 2017 EST, had poured by heavy rain. As a result, the qualification must be at a standstill for approximately two hours. Once it resumed, Hamilton then recorded as the fastest racers finished qualifying session held at the moment. Mercedes racers recorded one minute 34.660 seconds.

This is the 69th Pole position for Hamilton in his entire career. He passed the record of most pole positions previously held by Schumacher (68).

"First, Italy, I love you guys, even though we are at home to Ferrari, I appreciate all the support," Hamilton said as reported by the BBC."It is wonderful to break this record at this circuit and in a beautiful country. I will celebrate it by eating pasta!”

"Sixty-nine times start. I can't believe it, "he said.

Hamilton currently occupies second position standings racers with 213 points, lagging seven points from Sebastian Vettel.