Lewis Hamilton during the Imola Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday- AP

Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday, with Red Bull's Sergio Perez joining the seven-time Formula One world champion on the front row.

The Mexican's Dutch team mate Max Verstappen qualified in third place, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth on a home track for the Italian team.

STANDINGS AND TIMING, AFTER QUALIFYING:

1. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 1 minute, 14.411 seconds.

2. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Red Bull Racing, 1:14.446.

3. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 1:14.498.

4. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 1:14.740.

5. Pierre Gasly, France, Alphatauri, 1:14.790.

6. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, McLaren, 1:14.826.

7. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 1:14.875.

8. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 1:14.898.

9. Esteban Ocon, France, Alpine, 1:15.210.

10. Lance Stroll, Canada, Aston Martin, 1:15.176.