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HIGHLIGHTS: Watch all the action from qualifying as Hamilton beats Bottas to pole for the British GP
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Lewis Hamilton hadn't led a single session at the British Grand Prix this weekend before qualifying, but he made it count when he needed to and grabbed pole – though he had to survive a spin in Q2 to get the job done.
READ MORE: Hamilton recovers from spin to take record seventh Silverstone pole
The defending champion recovered from his off in trademark fashion to go on to put in the fastest lap of the weekend at Silverstone - a new track record - and take pole position in the process.
Check out all the action from Saturday's qualifying session in the video above.
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