The European Grand Prix - Qualifying

Jake Humphrey hosts coverage of qualifying for the European Grand Prix from the Spanish city of Valencia.

Now in its third year, the street circuit is rapidly becoming a fans' favourite having moved from Germany's Nurburgring in time for the 2008 campaign.

Great Britain's Lewis Hamilton emerged through qualifying 12 months ago to seal his first pole position of the 2009 season. Eventual world champion Jenson Button endured a difficult qualifying session and could only post the fifth quickest lap.