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The F1 drivers with the most pole positions ever
Who's in top gear at the head of the grid?
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A Formula One race day follows what's known as a qualifying session where drivers race against the clock to secure the best positions on the starting grid. The driver who records the fastest lap is rewarded with the coveted grid slot known as pole position. Vying for this slot is as demanding as the race itself, with a first place often determined by tenths of a second. The best F1 drivers are those that tend to achieve this feat time after time. But who are they, and on how many occasions have they won a place at the front of the grid?
Click on and motor through this list of 30 drivers with the most pole positions, and find out who's currently in top gear.
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