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Qualy: Second career pole for Rosberg
Nico Rosberg claimed only the second pole position of his Formula One career, edging Sebastian Vettel in Bahrain on Saturday.
Despite the heat at the Sakhir circuit - track temperature was 42'C - there was cloud cover overhead and strong winds, which played a role in the track conditions.
Rosberg proved to be the man to beat in Q3 as the Mercedes driver posted a 1:32.543 in the early. Putting in another lap late in the session, the German bettered his time with a 1:32.330 to secure only his second pole position.
Vettel was second quickest, a tenth off the pace, while Fernando Alonso made a mistake on his final flying lap and had to settle for third place.
He'll be joined on the second row...
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