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It’s a first pole position for Carlos Sainz since the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.
Carlos Sainz attributes his stunning pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix to Ferrari’s efforts in optimizing their F1 tyres for the race. Sainz’s two impressive laps in Q3 secured him pole, with a time of 1:15.945, outpacing Max Verstappen by two tenths. Despite the challenging track conditions in Mexico, Sainz managed to put together two nearly perfect laps, thanks to improved tyre performance. This pole position marks Sainz’s sixth overall and first since the 2023 Singapore GP. Ferrari last won in Mexico in 1990, but Sainz is optimistic about converting his pole into a second win of the season after Australia. Sainz emphasizes the importance of finishing the race strong for the team’s Constructors’ Championship standings, aiming to lead from Turn 1 and rely on their race pace for victory.
