Hamilton secures pole position as Antonelli aims for championship in Mexico City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, edging out George Russell by 0.009 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, looking to secure the title that would make him the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, qualified fourth, boosted to third by Max Verstappen's penalty. Hamilton's pole is his first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix and the 105th of his career. Antonelli needs to finish ninth or tenth to guarantee the championship, depending on the race outcome. Both Hamilton and Russell acknowledged Antonelli's likely championship win this weekend, as he navigates the pressures of the situation.
- •Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico City Grand Prix
- •Antonelli qualifies third due to Verstappen's penalty
- •Hamilton edges Russell by 0.009 seconds for pole
- •Antonelli needs ninth or tenth for championship security
- •High stakes impact Antonelli's confidence in qualifying
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — On 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
- 12:35 AMBBC Sport — On 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
"As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.
"As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 12:35 AMOn 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.
- BBC SportNov 1, 2026, 12:35 AMOn 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.
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