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Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix

Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, beating Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.009 seconds. It was Hamilton’s first pole for Ferrari, his first since 2023, and the 105th of his career; Kimi Antonelli qualified fifth but will start fourth after Max Verstappen’s penalty.

Key Facts

  • Hamilton beat George Russell by 0.009 seconds.
  • The pole was Hamilton’s first for Ferrari and his first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.
  • Hamilton earned the 105th pole position of his career.
  • Charles Leclerc qualified third, Max Verstappen fourth, and Kimi Antonelli fifth.
  • Verstappen’s one-place penalty moves Antonelli up to fourth on the starting grid.
  • Russell and Hamilton are the only drivers who can prevent Antonelli from clinching the title this weekend.
  • Russell must win while Antonelli finishes below ninth, or Hamilton must win while Antonelli scores no points, to stop Antonelli taking the title.
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