Hamilton says Red Bull 'still fastest' despite fourth consecutive pole

Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton has said that Red Bull remains the fastest car in the Formula One despite his fourth consecutive pole for his team.

According to the BBC, Hamilton's pole position was the 31st of his career, eight behind Vettel while the German also has 30 victories compared to Hamilton's 22 and three world drivers' titles while the Englishman has one.

The Englishman admitted that he was trying to catch the success of the German, who has had incredible success over the last few years.

Meanwhile, Hamilton had giggled in delight over the team radio immediately after taking pole and he said he was not expecting to qualify at the front, the report said.