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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying 3 sources FIA decision

Hamilton on pole for Mexico City Grand Prix, Lawson pit-lane start

Hamilton Lawson Verstappen Bottas

Hamilton secured pole for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix. The final FIA grid confirms Lawson starts from the pit lane, with penalties applied to Verstappen and Bottas.

How the sources differ

Formula1.com and r/formula1 present the final grid without detail. The FIA's final grid document establishes Lawson's pit-lane start, while the provisional grid lists penalties for Verstappen, Bottas, and Lawson.

Recommended first read: The r/formula1 post includes the final grid image, is not paywalled, and is more accessible than the official documents for a quick overview.

FIA documents

The final starting grid for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with Hamilton on pole and Lawson required to start from the pit lane.

Provisional starting grid for the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, with Hamilton on pole and grid penalties applied to Verstappen, Bottas, and Lawson.

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