Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his first pole in over three years. He and George Russell locked out the front row, setting up a critical race that could determine if Kimi Antonelli clinches the world title.
Why it matters
This result is a significant milestone for Hamilton's career transition to Ferrari and adds high-stakes drama to the ongoing Formula 1 world championship battle.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, George Russell (left) and Lewis Hamilton are the two drivers who can prevent Kimi Antonelli sealing the world title this weekend
F1 Correspondent Published 31 October 2026, 22:15 GMT Updated 4 minutes ago Lewis Hamilton has claimed his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
The seven-time champion beat Mercedes' George Russell by 0.009 seconds as the two drivers who can potentially stop Kimi Antonelli clinching the world title on Sunday locked out the front row.
Antonelli qualified fifth behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, but will start fourth because of a one-place penalty for the Dutchman.
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