Lewis Hamilton — F1 Pole Positions
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton has started 104 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: Canadian Grand Prix, 10 Jun 2007. Most recent: Hungarian Grand Prix, 23 Jul 2023. Won from pole 61 of 104.
Every Lewis Hamilton F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2023 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P4 | 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2021 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah | P1 | 2021 |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail | P1 | 2021 |
| 1 Aug 2021 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P2 | 2021 |
| 9 May 2021 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | P1 | 2021 |
| 18 Apr 2021 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Enzo e Dino Ferrari | P2 | 2021 |
| 29 Nov 2020 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain | P1 | 2020 |
| 25 Oct 2020 | Portuguese Grand Prix | Portimão | P1 | 2020 |
| 27 Sep 2020 | Russian Grand Prix | Sochi | P3 | 2020 |
| 13 Sep 2020 | Tuscan Grand Prix | Mugello | P1 | 2020 |
| 6 Sep 2020 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P7 | 2020 |
| 30 Aug 2020 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 2020 |
| 16 Aug 2020 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | P1 | 2020 |
| 2 Aug 2020 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 2020 |
| 19 Jul 2020 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 2020 |
| 12 Jul 2020 | Styrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P1 | 2020 |
| 1 Dec 2019 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | P1 | 2019 |
| 28 Jul 2019 | German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | P9 | 2019 |
| 23 Jun 2019 | French Grand Prix | Paul Ricard | P1 | 2019 |
| 26 May 2019 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P1 | 2019 |
| 17 Mar 2019 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P2 | 2019 |
| 25 Nov 2018 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | P1 | 2018 |
| 11 Nov 2018 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | P1 | 2018 |
| 21 Oct 2018 | United States Grand Prix | Americas | P3 | 2018 |
| 7 Oct 2018 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | P1 | 2018 |
| 16 Sep 2018 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | P1 | 2018 |
| 26 Aug 2018 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P2 | 2018 |
| 29 Jul 2018 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 2018 |
| 8 Jul 2018 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P2 | 2018 |
| 24 Jun 2018 | French Grand Prix | Paul Ricard | P1 | 2018 |
| 13 May 2018 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | P1 | 2018 |
| 25 Mar 2018 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P2 | 2018 |
| 22 Oct 2017 | United States Grand Prix | Americas | P1 | 2017 |
| 8 Oct 2017 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | P1 | 2017 |
| 1 Oct 2017 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang | P2 | 2017 |
| 3 Sep 2017 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 2017 |
| 27 Aug 2017 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 2017 |
| 16 Jul 2017 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 2017 |
| 25 Jun 2017 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku | P5 | 2017 |
| 11 Jun 2017 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 2017 |
| 14 May 2017 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | P1 | 2017 |
| 9 Apr 2017 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | P1 | 2017 |
| 26 Mar 2017 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P2 | 2017 |
| 27 Nov 2016 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | P1 | 2016 |
| 13 Nov 2016 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | P1 | 2016 |
| 30 Oct 2016 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P1 | 2016 |
| 23 Oct 2016 | United States Grand Prix | Americas | P1 | 2016 |
| 2 Oct 2016 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang | DNF | 2016 |
| 4 Sep 2016 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P2 | 2016 |
| 10 Jul 2016 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 2016 |
| 3 Jul 2016 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P1 | 2016 |
| 12 Jun 2016 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 2016 |
| 15 May 2016 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | DNF | 2016 |
| 3 Apr 2016 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain | P3 | 2016 |
| 20 Mar 2016 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P2 | 2016 |
| 6 Sep 2015 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 2015 |
| 23 Aug 2015 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P1 | 2015 |
| 26 Jul 2015 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P6 | 2015 |
| 5 Jul 2015 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 2015 |
| 21 Jun 2015 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | P2 | 2015 |
| 7 Jun 2015 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 2015 |
| 24 May 2015 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P3 | 2015 |
| 19 Apr 2015 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain | P1 | 2015 |
| 12 Apr 2015 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | P1 | 2015 |
| 29 Mar 2015 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang | P2 | 2015 |
| 15 Mar 2015 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P1 | 2015 |
| 12 Oct 2014 | Russian Grand Prix | Sochi | P1 | 2014 |
| 21 Sep 2014 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | P1 | 2014 |
| 7 Sep 2014 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 2014 |
| 11 May 2014 | Spanish Grand Prix | Catalunya | P1 | 2014 |
| 20 Apr 2014 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | P1 | 2014 |
| 30 Mar 2014 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang | P1 | 2014 |
| 16 Mar 2014 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | DNF | 2014 |
| 25 Aug 2013 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P3 | 2013 |
| 28 Jul 2013 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 2013 |
| 7 Jul 2013 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P5 | 2013 |
| 30 Jun 2013 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P4 | 2013 |
| 14 Apr 2013 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | P3 | 2013 |
| 25 Nov 2012 | Brazilian Grand Prix | José Carlos Pace | DNF | 2012 |
| 4 Nov 2012 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | DNF | 2012 |
| 23 Sep 2012 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | DNF | 2012 |
| 9 Sep 2012 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P1 | 2012 |
| 29 Jul 2012 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 2012 |
| 25 Mar 2012 | Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang | P3 | 2012 |
| 18 Mar 2012 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P3 | 2012 |
| 16 Oct 2011 | Korean Grand Prix | Korea | P2 | 2011 |
| 13 Jun 2010 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 2010 |
| 1 Nov 2009 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | DNF | 2009 |
| 27 Sep 2009 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | P1 | 2009 |
| 13 Sep 2009 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P12 | 2009 |
| 23 Aug 2009 | European Grand Prix | Valencia | P2 | 2009 |
| 19 Oct 2008 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | P1 | 2008 |
| 12 Oct 2008 | Japanese Grand Prix | Fuji | P12 | 2008 |
| 7 Sep 2008 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P3 | 2008 |
| 3 Aug 2008 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P5 | 2008 |
| 20 Jul 2008 | German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring | P1 | 2008 |
| 8 Jun 2008 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | DNF | 2008 |
| 16 Mar 2008 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | P1 | 2008 |
| 7 Oct 2007 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai | DNF | 2007 |
| 30 Sep 2007 | Japanese Grand Prix | Fuji | P1 | 2007 |
| 5 Aug 2007 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | P1 | 2007 |
| 8 Jul 2007 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P3 | 2007 |
| 17 Jun 2007 | United States Grand Prix | Indianapolis | P1 | 2007 |
| 10 Jun 2007 | Canadian Grand Prix | Gilles Villeneuve | P1 | 2007 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| Hungaroring | 9 |
| Melbourne | 8 |
| Monza | 7 |
| Silverstone | 7 |
| Catalunya | 6 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 6 |
| Shanghai | 6 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 6 |
| Sepang | 5 |
| Yas Marina | 5 |
| Marina Bay | 4 |
| Americas | 3 |
| Bahrain | 3 |
| José Carlos Pace | 3 |
| Red Bull Ring | 3 |
| Fuji | 2 |
| Hockenheimring | 2 |
| Monaco | 2 |
| Paul Ricard | 2 |
| Sochi | 2 |
| Suzuka | 2 |
| Baku | 1 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 1 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 1 |
| Indianapolis | 1 |
| Jeddah | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Lusail | 1 |
| Mugello | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 1 |
| Portimão | 1 |
| Valencia | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| Mercedes | 78 |
| McLaren | 26 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does Lewis Hamilton have?
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton has started 104 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was Lewis Hamilton's first F1 pole?
Lewis Hamilton's first Formula 1 pole came at the Canadian Grand Prix on 10 Jun 2007.
When was Lewis Hamilton's most recent F1 pole?
Lewis Hamilton's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the Hungarian Grand Prix on 23 Jul 2023.
How many of Lewis Hamilton's poles turned into wins?
Lewis Hamilton won from pole 61 of 104 times.
Which circuit has Lewis Hamilton taken most poles at?
Lewis Hamilton has started on pole most often at Hungaroring — 9 times.
Seasons Lewis Hamilton took pole in: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023