Hamilton secures first Ferrari pole position at 39 years old

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Ferrari in Mexico City, his first for the team and his first since 2023.

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Ferrari in Mexico City qualifying, his first in nearly 1,200 days. His last pole had come at Mercedes in 2023, and this maiden pole in red proved emotional for the seven-time world champion.

At 39 years old, Hamilton's 105th pole position made him the oldest driver to secure the honour since Mario Andretti, aged 42, in 1982. George Russell finished second for Mercedes, with Charles Leclerc third and Kimi Antonelli fourth.

Hamilton was visibly moved after the session. 'Where there's a will there's a way,' he said. 'It's all in the mind for all of us. I prepare a lot and do all those different things you do to keep yourself young and fit. But I love what I do. That love is not gone. I wake up every day thinking about it. I dream about it.'

Antonelli remains favourite for the world title despite starting fourth and needing to finish ninth to secure the championship with four races remaining.

Hamilton secures first Ferrari pole position at 39 years old — Image: Daily Mail Sport

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Emotional Lewis Hamilton FINALLY secures maiden pole position for Ferrari - nearly 1,200 days after his last - as Kimi Antonelli moves step closer to F1 world titleJONATHAN McEVOY IN MEXICO CITY: Hamilton's 105th pole made him the oldest driver to achieve the feat since Mario Andretti, aged 42, in 1982.Daily Mail Sport · 31 Oct, 23:11
Hamilton pips Russell to become oldest pole sitter in 44 years!Lewis Hamilton edged out George Russell to become the oldest person to claim pole position since 1982.Sky Sports · 31 Oct, 22:16

In this story: Lewis Hamilton · George Russell · Charles Leclerc · Kimi Antonelli · Mario Andretti · Ferrari · Mercedes · Mexico City

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