Hamilton claims first Ferrari pole in Mexico City
Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix, edging George Russell by 0.009 seconds for Ferrari's first pole with Hamilton. It is his 105th career pole and first on a grand prix grid since July 2023. Charles Leclerc qualified third, 0.119 seconds back, with Max Verstappen fourth after a one-place grid penalty for a collision with Liam Lawson. Kimi Antonelli starts fourth and needs a ninth-place finish on Sunday to become the youngest Formula One world champion. Oscar Piastri failed to reach the final qualifying session and will start 13th.
Key facts
- At 41, Hamilton is the oldest pole sitter since Mario Andretti in Italy in 1982.
- Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for colliding with Liam Lawson during second practice.
- Russell qualified second, 0.009 seconds behind Hamilton, in a close front-row finish.
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Why it matters
Antonelli could win the title on Sunday with a ninth-place finish or better, which would make him the sport's youngest champion.
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