Lewis Hamilton Achieves Historic First Ferrari Pole at Mexico City Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton marked a significant milestone in his Formula 1 career by securing his first pole position with Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix. At 41 years and 297 days old, he became the fifth-oldest polesitter in the sport's history.

This achievement ended Ferrari's pole drought for the 2026 season and was Hamilton's first pole since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. He narrowly edged out George Russell of Mercedes, taking pole by just 0.009 seconds after a strong performance in the first sector.

Despite facing challenges during practice due to a power unit issue that limited his track time, Hamilton expressed satisfaction with his car's performance and the setup adjustments made over the weekend. He acknowledged the support he receives from fans and emphasized his passion for racing.