HIGHLIGHTS: Watch all the action from qualifying as Hamilton beats Bottas to pole for the British GP

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.

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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.