Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari pole at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying session on Saturday.
Hamilton edges out Russell
The seven-time world champion beat George Russell by nine thousandths of a second to claim the front row spot. Hamilton had previously been slower than his teammate Charles Leclerc during earlier parts of the qualifying session.
Antonelli faces title challenge
Kimi Antonelli qualified fifth but will start fourth after Max Verstappen received a one-place penalty for locking up in the stadium section. The young Italian remains on course to win the world championship unless specific results occur on Sunday.
Hamilton reflects on achievement
The 41-year-old driver described the moment as long coming after an engine issue complicated his weekend earlier. This result marks his 105th career pole position and makes him the oldest to achieve this feat since Mario Andretti in 1982.
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