Lewis Hamilton becomes oldest driver to claim pole position in 44 years

Timing is everything in Formula One, and as the sport prepares to crown its youngest ever world champion on Sunday, it was one of the golden oldies who stepped up and reminded us he was not finished just yet. Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in Formula One history, became the oldest driver to take a pole position for 44 years as he rolled back the years to claim the 105th pole of his career in Mexico City, and his first grand prix pole for Ferrari.