Lewis Hamilton buoyed by historic first Ferrari F1 pole: "I still love what I do"
On the site of two of his seven world championship celebrations, Lewis Hamilton added yet another chapter to his illustrious Formula 1 career and his fond Mexico memory bank, one that was long overdue. Hamilton broke Ferrari's pole drought by earning the Scuderia its first pole of 2026, and in the process also secured his first one in red, his first pole since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix. In…
Lewis Hamilton secured a historic first pole position for Ferrari at the 2026 Mexican Grand Prix, buoying his spirits and adding to his illustrious Formula 1 career. The 41-year-old driver, now the fifth-oldest polesitter in F1 history, overcame a power unit issue and lost track time during Friday practice to claim the position from George Russell by a mere 0.009 seconds.
Hamilton expressed his delight at being in Mexico for his first pole with Ferrari, now holding the number 105 in the all-time pole record. Despite the challenges faced during the weekend, Hamilton remains passionate about the sport, stating that his love for Formula 1 is unwavering.
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