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F1·PREVIEW·November 1, 2026 02:59 PM ET

Hamilton leads Mexico City GP from pole as Antonelli eyes title

A ninth-place finish clinches the championship.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read
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What happened: Lewis Hamilton leads the field to green at the Mexico City Grand Prix after securing pole position by 0.009 seconds in qualifying. Kimi Antonelli starts from fifth on the grid with an opportunity to become the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history.

Why it matters: Antonelli needs only a ninth-place result to seal the drivers' title and set the all-time age record. For Hamilton, converting pole position would mark his first grand prix victory with Ferrari.

By the numbers: Mexico City GP starting grid: P1 Hamilton, P2 Russell (+0.009s), P3 Leclerc, P4 Verstappen, P5 Antonelli.

What to watch: The Mexico City Grand Prix gets underway at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as Antonelli looks to protect his championship advantage from the third row.

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