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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying 8 sources FIA decision

Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico City Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton secures his first pole position for Ferrari and 105th career pole at the Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying, ahead of Russell and Leclerc.

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How the sources differ

BBC Sport leads with the historic nature of the pole, while ESPN and Sky Sports focus on Hamilton's Schumacher comparisons. Formula1.com notes it's his first since 2023. The FIA official classification confirms the final order and Lawson's disqualification, which coverage mentions but does not detail.

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FIA documents

Provisional qualifying classification with Hamilton on pole ahead of Russell and Leclerc.

Coverage