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Japanese GP: Hamilton takes pole, Vettel only ninth as rain arrives

By Edd Straw

Saturday, October 6th 2018, 07:16 GMT

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix, while title rival Sebastian Vettel ended up ninth after a failed intermediate tyre gamble

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