Raikkonen takes pole position in British GP

Kimi Raikkonen of resurgent McLaren Mercedes took the pole position for the British Grand Prix after turning the fastest time in today8217;s qualifying.

Raikkonen clocked 1 minute, 18.233 seconds, on the 5.141-km Silverstone circuit. It was his third career pole position and first of the of the season. His last pole was the 2003 US Grand Prix.

Ferrari8217;s Rubens Barrichello was second in 1:18.305. Barrichello had the pole position and claimed victory in last year8217;s British GP.

Raikkonen also had the quickest times in three of the four practice sessions including both today.