Hamilton secures Ferrari's first pole at Mexico City Grand Prix
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix on October 31, 2026. This marks his first pole in over three years, with Hamilton narrowly defeating Mercedes' George Russell by 0.009 seconds. Both drivers, who can thwart Kimi Antonelli's title hopes, locked out the front row. While Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen were also in contention, Verstappen's lap was compromised due to a mistake. Hamilton expressed excitement about the achievement and its significance for his career. The Mexico City Grand Prix will take place on November 1, 2026.
- •Hamilton's pole is his first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •He secured pole against Russell by just 0.009 seconds.
- •Antonelli qualified fifth but will start fourth due to a penalty.
- •Hamilton has a total of 105 career pole positions.
- •The Mexico City Grand Prix is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
- 11:19 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole in Mexico City
- 10:26 PMBBC Sport — Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
"Lewis Hamilton has taken his first Ferrari pole position for this Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix, his first in over three years.
"Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
"Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Oct 31, 2026, 11:19 PMHamilton takes first Ferrari pole in Mexico City
Lewis Hamilton has taken his first Ferrari pole position for this Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix, his first in over three years.
- BBC SportOct 31, 2026, 10:26 PMHamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 10:17 PMHamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
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