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Lewis Hamilton earns Ferrari's first F1 pole in 2026 at Mexico

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Lewis Hamilton earns Ferrari's first F1 pole in 2026 at Mexico

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured Ferrari's first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Mexican Grand Prix. This marks Hamilton’s first pole in a Ferrari and his first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. Driving on a circuit where he has celebrated world championships, Hamilton added another significant achievement to his career timeline. The session highlighted Ferrari's improvement as they aim for competitive results this season.

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Key Details

•Hamilton's pole is Ferrari's first of the 2026 season.
•This is Hamilton's first pole since July 2023.
•The event takes place at the Mexican Grand Prix.
•Hamilton has celebrated world titles at this venue.
•Mercedes and Ferrari are in a competitive rivalry this season.

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On the site of two of his seven world championship celebrations, Lewis Hamilton added yet another chapter to his illustrious Formula 1 career and his fond Mexico memory bank, one that was long overdue. Hamilton broke Ferrari's pole drought by earning the Scuderia its first pole of 2026, and in the process also secured his first one in red, his first pole since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. In ...Keep reading
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