Lewis Hamilton amazed the world of motorsport by securing his first Ferrari pole position, setting the all-time lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit. The British driver overtook Michael Schumacher’s long-standing record, achieving a historic milestone in his first season with the Italian team.
Hamilton’s flying lap left rivals trailing, with Ferrari’s new partnership delivering immediate results. The seven-time world champion looked in total control as he clocked a blistering time under challenging conditions.
The pole position not only marks a personal triumph for Hamilton but also signals Ferrari’s renewed competitiveness on the Formula 1 grid this season. Team principal Frederic Vasseur praised Hamilton’s performance as “a turning point” for Ferrari’s title hopes.
Hamilton now sets his sights on a Shanghai race win, hoping to turn his record-breaking pole into a commanding victory as Ferrari seeks its first victory at the track since 2013.
