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Lewis Hamilton turned back the clock in Mexico City, pulling down his one hundred and fifth career pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix. That milestone extends his own record for the longest pole career span in Formula One history, stretching over nineteen years from his very first front-row start. The man simply refuses to be a footnote.
And while Hamilton was making history at the front, a new name was making his debut at the back of the grid. Ryo Hirakawa stepped into the Haas cockpit on short notice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport's latest debutant. The Japanese driver has carved his reputation through endurance racing, including Le Mans glory, and now he gets his shot at Formula One's biggest stage under serious pressure.
Switching codes, Sunday's Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield is must-watch football. Arsenal arrive knowing a win sends them clear at the top of the table following Manchester City's defeat on Saturday. Liverpool, meanwhile, can close the gap on the summit. The stakes at Anfield rarely get higher than this.
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