Lewis Hamilton clinches first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton delivered a historic performance in the qualifying session for the Mexico City Grand Prix, snapping his first pole position for Ferrari and his first pole in more than three years. The Briton edged out Mercedes teammate George Russell by a narrow margin, posting a lap time that placed him at the top of the grid for Sunday's race. The achievement not only marks a personal milestone for Hamilton but also extends his all‑time record for the most pole positions in Formula 1 history.

Hamilton’s pole came after a dramatic weekend in which Ferrari struggled to find the right balance on the high‑altitude, fast‑flowing Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit. The team’s engineers finally hit the sweet spot with a revised aerodynamic package that gave Hamilton the grip needed to extract a sub‑1:16 lap. His teammate, Charles Leclerc, qualified third, ensuring a Ferrari one‑two start – a scenario the Scuderia has not achieved since 2019.

From a championship perspective, the pole is a significant boost for Hamilton’s title bid. After a mixed start to the season, the seven‑time world champion now sits within striking distance of the leaders, and a strong race result in Mexico could tighten the points battle ahead of the remaining rounds. Rival teams, particularly Red Bull and Mercedes, will be watching closely to see whether Ferrari can convert the qualifying advantage into race‑day performance.

For India: The race will be broadcast live on FanCode, with the start scheduled for 02:00 IST on Sunday. Indian viewers can also follow live timing and commentary on the official Formula 1 app, which offers a dedicated Indian feed. The pole‑position news has already generated a surge of excitement among Indian fans, many of whom have followed Hamilton’s career since his debut with McLaren.

Hamilton’s achievement underscores his enduring speed and adaptability, even after switching manufacturers. As the season progresses, the Ferrari‑Hamilton partnership could become a decisive factor in the fight for the championship.

Source: BBC Sport