Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with title contender Kimi Antonelli starting fourth
Lewis Hamilton took pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix by 0.009 seconds from George Russell, his first pole for Ferrari and first in more than three years; title contender Kimi Antonelli starts fourth.
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Left-leaning outlets
'Lewis Hamilton storms to his first Ferrari pole at F1 Mexican GP with Antonelli fourth' (The Guardian).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying result: Lewis Hamilton takes pole position” (BBC News); “Hamilton takes first proper pole for Ferrari, Antonelli starts fourth” (Reuters).
Right-leaning outlets
'Lewis Hamilton explains secret to Ferrari breakthrough after ending F1's 44-year wait' (Daily Express).
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- BBC News
Mexico City Grand Prix qualifying result: Lewis Hamilton takes pole position - France 24
Hamilton takes record 105th pole and first for Ferrari, as Antonelli lurks (paywalled or blocks bots) - Reuters
Hamilton takes first proper pole for Ferrari, Antonelli starts fourth (paywall or login)
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- Daily Express
Lewis Hamilton explains secret to Ferrari breakthrough after ending F1's 44-year wait - Daily Mail
Emotional Lewis Hamilton FINALLY secures maiden pole position for Ferrari - nearly 1,200 days after his last - as Kimi Antonelli moves step closer to F1 world title - The Times
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole in three years in Mexico City
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (11 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times | Centre-left | The Ochs-Sulzberger family controls the New York Times through Class B shares. Since 1967, the company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYT. Class B shares are those that are held privately. source |
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| The Herald (Scotland) | Centre-left | The Glasgow Herald is published by Herald & Times Group, which is owned by Newsquest Media Group Ltd. Newsquest is the second-largest publisher in the United Kingdom, publishing 205 brands including 165 newspapers. Further, Newsquest is owned by US-based Gannett which publishes USA Today. source |
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| Washington Post | Centre-left | In 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post for $250 million. Bezos is a frequent target of Trump, who has accused the businessman of using the Postal System as its “ Delivery Boy. ” The newspaper’s executive editor, Martin Baron, said Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon, is not involved in its news coverage. source |
| BBC News | Centre | The BBC operates under a Royal Charter. Oversight is managed by the BBC Board, and regulatory authority rests with Ofcom. source |
| France 24 | Centre | France 24 is owned by France Médias Monde, a state-owned French holding company that supervises and coordinates the activities of the major public media organizations broadcasting or publishing internationally from France. Besides government funding, they also generate revenue through advertising. source |
| Reuters | Centre | In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |
| Daily Express | Right | The Daily Express is owned by Reach plc (formerly known as Trinity Mirror), a British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher. Subscriptions, newsstand sales, and advertising generate revenue. source |
| Daily Mail | Right | The Daily Mail is published by Associated Newspapers Limited, part of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). DMGT is controlled by the Rothermere family and is 100% owned by Rothermere Continuation Limited. Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere, serves as Chairman..push({}); DMGT became privately owned after delisting from the London Stock Exchange in 2022. source |
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Lewis Hamilton Claims Historic First Ferrari Pole in Mexico City
Hamilton posted a 1:16.514 lap on October 31, 2026, to secure his 105th career pole and the first for him in Ferrari red since joining in 2025—ending a three-year drought since his last at the 2023 Hungarian GP. The Briton became the first F1 driver to take pole with McLaren, Mercedes, and now Ferrari, also the oldest polesitter since Mario Andretti in 1982. Ferrari celebrated wildly with fans as Hamilton fist-pumped in his red suit, setting up a front-row start alongside Russell with teammate Charles Leclerc third for Sunday's race.
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