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Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix

ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent

So far, Kimi Antonelli has been a wallflower at his own party at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Fourth place on the grid is low-key for the Mercedes driver in the context of his season as a whole - and the gargantuan achievement of which he stands on the brink.

It still puts the 20-year-old Italian in a strong position to seal the maiden title that will make him the youngest champion in history.