Hamilton takes 65th career pole position - equalling Senna
Vettel 2nd, Bottas 3rd, Raikkonen 4th
Alonso out in Q2 with Palmer, Wehrlein crashes in Q1
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Image source, Getty ImagesLewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel by more than three tenths of a second making it the most dominant qualifying performance of the year.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA few more quotes from Lewis Hamilton before we sign off.
“It is the most special thing I have, beyond all trophies and everything," he said.
“I am honoured to be honoured by that family. As I kid I thought maybe one day I can get to Formula 1 and emulate Ayrton. To equal him; I just can't believe it.”
Fernando Alonso has also got a gift today, although it's not quite in the same league as an Ayrton Senna helmet. He's got a picture of his leading laps from the Indy 500 and also gets to meet Michael Douglas. Bonus.
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Lewis Hamilton has just been speaking in the post-qualifying news conference and was clearly still overwhelmed by the emotions of equaling his hero's record.
"The fact that I have now reached him in that area I can't believe it," he said.
"I remember getting home from school and putting on the video tape of Ayrton Senna and I can't believe I'm here with that many poles."
Image source, Getty ImagesIf you want insight into just how much that gift will mean to Lewis Hamilton, read his BBC Sport column about Ayrton Senna from 2014.
Here's an excerpt:
"My family realised I was interested in his driving so they encouraged me and bought me the books that told me more about Senna the man, and into my early teens I would go and get more from the library.
"I really came to understand his character and appreciate his amazing approach to racing. I knew that he started racing when he was a boy in Brazil, and that like me he'd been helped into karting by his dad. He moved to England when he was around 20 to pursue his dream, and I was impressed by that dedication.
"But it was the fact that Senna was just an out-and-out racer that was most important to me. I can really identify with that. It's exactly how I feel I am. That's why I feel I have had that connection with him since I was a kid."
Non-Executive Chairman of Mercedes, Niki Lauda, speaking to Sky Sports: "We worked hard to not do the mistakes. Incredible laps. Unforseeable. We did not expect he could go this quick. Lewis did a fantastic job. The car was good and he was perfect.
"Qualifying is qualifying. For a good take-off it is best to start at the front, but the race will be tough."
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe helmet Lewis Hamilton was presented with was Ayrton Senna's from the 1987 season.
Hamilton achieved 65 career pole positions from the 194 qualifying sessions he has entered. Senna, meanwhile, did it in 162.
With 13 grands prix to go this season, Hamilton is surely going to break Michael Schumacher's record of 68 this year.
Valtteri Bottas, who finished third in qualifying: "Lewis had a mega lap. Well done to Lewis and Seb, but the race is tomorrow."
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Image source, Getty ImagesReece Young: Very touching and moving @LewisHamilton, external being presented with that Senna helmet. Looked physically shaken by it
Jack of all trades: Probably the best gift @LewisHamilton, external has ever received.
Image source, EPASebastian Vettel, who qualified second: "We have the pace [to win tomorrow].
"I am not so happy with my last run in qualifying. I probably pushed a little too hard."
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StephenSwart: How Good was that.. 65th Pole Position!! @LewisHamilton, external
Hamilton was understandably emotional to receive that Ayrton Senna race helmet for equaling the legendary Brazilian's career pole positions record.
"I am shaking," he said. "I am speechless. Ayrton was my favourite driver. He inspired me to be where I am today. To receive this is a great honour. Thank you to the Senna family."
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What a moment.
Will Buxton, who is doing the post-qualifying interviews, presents Lewis Hamilton with a race-worn Ayrton Senna helmet, gifted to the Briton by Senna's family.
Hamilton struggles to contain his emotions as he takes the helmet and lifts it into the air to huge applause from the fans.
"Wow," he says.
Lewis Hamilton, who secured his sixth career pole position in Canada: "You fans are the ones that make this Grand Prix special for us. Montreal has been good to me down the years. It was a close battle but I was gunning and pushing. Luckily I got the good lap.
"It was a sexy lap. A great lap. The team did great to learn from our mistakes in the last race. I owe this to the team."