Lewis Hamilton Claims Record 105th F1 Pole Position at Mexico City Grand Prix
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Ferrari during qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- The achievement extends Hamilton's all-time Formula 1 record to 105 pole positions.
- Hamilton edged out Mercedes driver George Russell by just 0.009 seconds to take the top spot.
- Kimi Antonelli qualified fifth and will start fourth, remaining in contention for the world championship.
Lewis Hamilton produced a standout qualifying performance in Mexico City to claim his first pole position since joining Ferrari. The seven-time world champion bounced back from an engine issue during Friday practice to edge out Mercedes driver George Russell by a narrow margin of 0.009 seconds, with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc rounding out the top three.
The milestone marks Hamilton's first pole position since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix, ending a wait of over three years, and represents Ferrari's first pole in 30 races. At 41 years old, Hamilton also became the oldest driver to secure an F1 pole position since Mario Andretti achieved the feat for Ferrari in 1982 at age 42.
Further down the grid, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is positioned to potentially secure a historic world championship. Antonelli qualified fifth and will start the race in fourth following a grid penalty, keeping him on track to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.
Why It Matters
Motorsport events like the Formula 1 World Championship draw massive global audiences, including significant followings across North America and India. Achievements by legendary competitors like Lewis Hamilton, alongside emerging talents like Kimi Antonelli approaching historic milestones, capture the attention of international sports enthusiasts following the global racing calendar.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 11/1/2026, 4:54:11 AM · Reported with: NDTV Sports, India Today Sports, The Guardian Sport
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NDTV Sports — Lewis Hamilton Takes Record 105th Pole And First For Ferrari, As Kimi Antonelli LurksIndia Today Sports — Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico GP, extends F1 recordThe Guardian Sport — Lewis Hamilton storms to his first Ferrari pole at F1 Mexican GP with Antonelli fourthUp next · Sports
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