LIVE: F1 Mexico GP updates - Hamilton takes pole from Russell

Autosport • October 31, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his first pole with Ferrari and 105th overall, despite a challenging weekend including engine issues and limited long runs.
George Russell qualified second, showing strong pace despite ongoing struggles with car grip and consistency, narrowly missing pole by 0.009 seconds.
Charles Leclerc qualified third, admitting difficulties with tyre management and car handling during qualifying but considering third place a decent starting position.
Max Verstappen qualified fourth but will drop a place on the grid, promoting Antonelli to the second row.
The qualifying session was highly competitive and challenging for drivers to complete clean laps, with Hadjar receiving a reprimand for pitlane entry violations and currently holding sixth place.