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Hamilton top as qualifying criticised

Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as the new elimination qualifying format came in for heavy criticism. The Briton produced a stunning lap to be 0.360 seconds quicker than Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg - and seemed as if he may have been able to go faster. But the track was empty for the final five minutes and senior figures said the format should be rethought. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said F1 should "apologise to the fans". Media playback is not supported on this device Australian GP: F1's new qualifying format explained "It didn't really work for me," Horner said. "We have not really put on a show. "To...
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