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 do n'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 ##hardt qualified in pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix . Ferrari 's teammate Vettel pipped Mercedes ' Nico Rosberg to second . Hamilton has qualified twice in each of this season 's four races . The driver qualified six tenths faster than teammate and six faster than teammate .