Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole in Mexico City

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes' George Russell by just 0.009 seconds. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion extended his own record to 105 career pole positions, with his last pole having come at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix while driving for Mercedes. Charles Leclerc qualified third for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen will start fourth after receiving a one-place grid penalty, with rookie Kimi Antonelli set to be crowned drivers' champion if he finishes ninth or higher.