Hamilton shades Rosberg for title-deciding pole

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole for Sunday's title-showdown Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by outpacing his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Saturdayâ s tense and dramatic qualifying at the Yas Marina circuit. Hamiltonâ s performance gives him the ideal opportunity to claim a fourth consecutive victory in Sunday's race in which Rosberg can secure his maiden drivers title if he finishes on the podium. Hamilton, who trails Rosberg by 12 points, said: "I didnâ t over-cook into turn one and af