pole position

NOUN

advantageous position

Synonyms

WEAK

first chair front position front seat inside position lead pole starting grid

Example Sentences

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Last year, Verstappen's pole position lap to beat the two McLarens was widely hailed as one of his greatest and it proved the foundation of a defensive victory against Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

You’re in pole position to leap into retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

George Russell took an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominated the first qualifying session of a new era of Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Its pole position on prices is continuing with the latest surge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Levante to reclaim pole position in La Liga on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026