Lewis Hamilton believes he has had Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg covered so far during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, after beating his title rival to pole position.
Having only been slower than Rosberg in FP3, Hamilton claimed his 11th pole of 2016 during a tightly contested qualifying session between the pair at Interlagos, coming out on top by just 0.102s. Hamilton's pole -- the 60th of his career -- moves him closer to boyhood idol Ayrton Senna (65) and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher (68) on the all-time list of Formula One pole positions.
"Honestly I was quite comfortable in qualifying as I have [felt] throughout the whole weekend to be honest," Hamilton said. "Nico's been getting quicker and quicker but I've generally had it covered this weekend. It's just remarkable when you think what this team has done and what we have done with this team to have that many pole positions.
"It's a true showing of incredible teamwork from everyone. This is the best that I could have hoped for really coming into Brazil, I think this is only my second pole here. It's always a track that I've struggled at so I'm really happy to be up on the front."
The Brazilian Grand Prix remains one of just two circuits on the current calendar that Hamilton has not recorded victory at. Sunday's grand prix will mark the three-time world champion's 10th attempt at breaking his winless duck.
When asked if he hopes for a rain-affected race -- similar to the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, where Hamilton memorably sealed his first F1 title on the last corner of the last lap -- the Briton replied: "I don't really mind. I'm ready for whatever."