F1: Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole in Mexico; Antonelli starts fourth
Author: ReutersPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Mexico
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Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari pole position in a Grand Prix in Mexico with a time of 1:16.514. At 41, the seven-time world champion became the oldest pole-sitter since Mario Andretti in 1982, and the pole was the 105th of his career. Kimi Antonelli, who could become Formula One’s youngest champion at 20, will start fourth after Max Verstappen’s grid penalty; finishing ninth would be enough for Antonelli to secure the title.
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