Jenson Button marked his 50th Formula One race for McLaren – today's Belgian Grand Prix – by ending his three-year wait for a pole start.
The British driver last lined up first on the grid in Monaco in 2009 and he whooped with delight when it was confirmed he had recorded the fastest time in qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps.
"It's pretty emotional ... it's so important to come back after the break with a good result," said Button, who is seventh in the drivers' standings.
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