Pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton is delighted with how his Hungarian Grand Prix has gone so far, after he finished half a second ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg in qualifying.

The Briton, who recently admitted the Hungaroring is one of his favourite tracks of the 19-round season, has been thoroughly dominant around the four-mile circuit just outside of Budapest.

He went fastest in all three practice sessions in his Mercedes' W06, before claiming his ninth pole position of 10 races this season as he looks to build upon his 17-point lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship.

Hamilton pleased with impressive performance

"In terms of how the weekend has gone [so far], I'm incredibly happy," the world champion, who admitted that it has been one of the best of his career, told BBC Sport. 

The 30-year-old added that he cannot remember having such a good performance as he has this weekend in Hungary on any weekend previously.

He continued added that he wanted to adjust himself in order to hit his targets every time he went on track, which he believes he did.

"On a day like this, with that kind of gap on your team-mate, you definitely have a good feeling," he said. "Psychologically it is good for me [to be on pole]."

But though Hamilton has been well on top so far, he is wary of potentially being overtaken at the start - after Williams' duo Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa flew past him at the start in the British Grand Prix earlier this month.

He cited "the long run down to Turn One" as a potential cause for concern, labelling it a "nervous point" in particular, but insisted that with the race pace his team have had - they "should be good."

Hamilton said: "This race is incredibly tough - not only physically, but also technically for the car.

"But I feel confident in my team and in my car. I hope we can convert it tomorrow."

Bianchi's shadow cast over Budapest after being laid to rest in mid-week

Sunday's race, which is the first since the passing of Marussia's Jules Bianchi - who died from head injuries suffered in the Japanese Grand Prix last year.

All of the teams and drivers involved have donned tributes to the fallen Frenchman, and the circuit will also hold an emotional minute's silence before the race.

Conditions in Hungary are set to cool slightly for the race, though they are set to remain dry - which could present an exciting battle further in the grid - with Red Bull having enjoyed an improved performance on the downforce-heavy circuit, seeing them in fourth and seventh.