Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix – taking pole position under the lights at Sakhir by four-tenths of a second from Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari. Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who took pole here in the previous two years, was third six-tenths of a second behind Hamilton, a disappointment for the German on a track where he had hoped to rekindle his championship fight. The truth is that nobody can live with Hamilton at the moment. He has got pole in every race this season and been impressively quick in each race. Lewis Hamilton waves after qualifying on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday and is flanked by Sebastian Vettel (left) and team-mate Nico Rosberg who qualified second and third respectivley . Hamilton made it four poles out of four this season under the lights at the Sakhir circuit . Rosberg shook Hamilton’s hand afterwards but kept his helmet on for longer than usual at the end of the session, no doubt contemplating how a Ferrari got between Hamilton and him. The last few minutes were dramatic. First Vettel set the fastest time, Rosberg failed to match it, before Hamilton swept to the front commandingly. The double world champion’s smile was broad as he posed for pictures after taking his first pole in Bahrain. Rosberg was disconsolate. Qualifying proved that Ferrari are now in the championship fight, changing the dynamic for Hamilton and particularly Rosberg. Yes, it was pleasantly warm here but not sweltering hot, proving that Ferrari are not only fast in high temperatures. Hamilton in action during Saturday's qualifying session in Bahrain as he takes pole again . Jenson Button’s misery continued. His McLaren broke down with him having done just one sector of one lap. His car was pushed away and he walked back through the paddock. He will start 20th and last – no place to start his 100th race for the team. ‘It was a power cut,’ said Button. ‘I don't know where it came from. It's a shame because after practice we thought the car was doing pretty well.’ Back in the garage Ron Dennis, the McLaren chairman, shrugged his hands in disappointment. There was a twist of embarrassment to his reaction, too, given that the team’s biggest shareholders are the Bahraini royal family. Ferrari's Vettel was beaten to pole by Hamilton by four tenths of a second as the Brit dominated . Vettel drives his car in the pit during the qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday . Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, whose baby the race is, was watching from the tower. Guests at the circuit included – in no particular order – King Carlos of Spain and Sir Jackie Stewart. There was some slightly better news for McLaren with Fernando Alonso making it into the second session of qualifying. He will start 14th, a lowly spot but a big improvement on the team’s poor start to the season. Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda drives during the qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix . 1. Lewis Hamilton, England, Mercedes, 1:32.571. 2. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:32.982. 3. Nico Rosberg, Germany, Mercedes, 1:33.129. 4. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Ferrari, 1:33.227. 5. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Williams, 1:33.381. 6. Felipe Massa, Brazil, Williams, 1:33.744. 7. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Red Bull, 1:33.832. 8. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Force India, 1:34.450. 9. Carlos Sainz Jr., Spain, Toro Rosso, 1:34.462. 10. Romain Grosjean, France, Lotus, 1:34.484. Eliminated after second session . 11. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Force India, 1:34.704. 12. Felipe Nasr, Brazil, Sauber, 1:34.737. 13. Marcus Ericsson, Sweden, Sauber, 1:35.034. 14. Fernando Alonso, Spain, McLaren, 1:35.039. 15. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Toro Rosso, 1:35.103. Eliminated after first session . 16. Pastor Maldonado, Venezuela, Lotus, 1:35.677. 17. Daniil Kvyat, Russia, Red Bull, 1:35.800. 18. Will Stevens, England, Marussia, 1:38.713. 19. Roberto Merhi, Spain, Marussia, 1:39.722. 20. Jenson Button, England, McLaren, no time.
Lewis Hamilton qualified in pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix . Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pipped Mercedes' Nico Rosberg to second . Hamilton has qualified pole in each of this season's four races . The Brit qualified four tenths faster than Vettel and six faster than Rosberg .