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Daniel Ricciardo put in a barn burner lap yesterday in qualifying with a performance that put the Aussie on the front row and on pole for the first time since his triumphant Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
The Honey Badger not only spoiled his team mate's party - with Max Verstappen hoping to become the youngest pole sitter in F1 history - he also mesmerized a head-scratching Lewis Hamilton.
When the session was done and dusted, the Brit spent a moment looking over Ricciardo's RB14, likely mulling his rival's prospects for race day and his ability to race the energetic bulls to the checkered flag, and beyond, conquer his fifth world title if he finishes at least seventh.
It will all unfold in a few hours…
