Vettel takes pole at European GP

Sebastian Vettel posted the fastest time in qualifying Saturday to clinch Red Bull's eighth pole position of the season at the European Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver drove a fastest lap of 1 minute, 37.587 seconds. Vettel's teammate Mark Webber was second in 1.37.662, with Lewis Hamilton third for McLaren.

"It was a tight qualifying session in the end, not much between us all," Vettel said. "I won pole so I'm very happy for today."

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was eliminated after the second qualifying round, meaning he was unable to compete for pole.

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