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Lewis Hamilton claims first pole position with Ferrari at Mexican GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Lewis Hamilton claims first pole position with Ferrari at Mexican GP

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexican Grand Prix on October 31, 2026. He edged out former teammate George Russell of Mercedes by 0.009 seconds, marking Hamilton's first pole in three years and the 105th of his career. Hamilton expressed joy and surprise during a post-qualifying interview, highlighting the challenges he faced over the weekend, including mechanical issues and a demanding setup process. He hopes to leverage this momentum in the race following the qualifying session.

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By the Numbers

•Hamilton finished qualifying in first, beating Russell by 0.009 seconds.
•This is Hamilton's first pole position in three years, since 2023.
•Hamilton became the oldest driver to claim an F1 pole since 1982.
•He praised his team for overcoming significant challenges during the weekend.
•Hamilton aims to convert this pole into a strong race performance.

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10:41 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton "lost for words" after ending three-year F1 pole drought at Mexican GP
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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he was "lost for words" after claiming his first grand prix pole position for Ferrari at the Mexican Grand Prix. The Briton beat his former Mercedes team-mate George Russell by just 0.009 seconds to end a three-year wait for a grand prix pole position. It is the 105th pole of Hamilton's career, extending his own F1 record, and his first ...Keep reading
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