Nico Rosberg has claimed his fifth consecutive pole position after edging out Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Rosberg, victorious at this race last year, finished the session just 0.078 seconds clear of Hamilton at a sun-laden Interlagos.

Sebastian Vettel will start third for Ferrari with Williams driver Valtteri Bottas fourth.

Bottas however, will serve a three-place grid penalty for overtaking under red flag conditions during Friday’s practice session.