Formula 1: 2024 Driver Standings

Pole Position for Lewis Hamilton as the New Season Begins

London, March 2024

The 2024 Formula 1 season has officially kicked off, with Lewis Hamilton securing pole position in the season-opening race in Bahrain. The Mercedes driver outpaced Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. in a closely contested qualifying session.

Hamilton's victory marks the 104th pole position of his career, extending his record as the most successful qualifier in Formula 1 history. The British driver will be hoping to convert his pole position into a race victory on Sunday and start the season with a strong statement.