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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The Dutchman has won the past five Japanese Grands Prix from pole position, which was claimed this time by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Kimi Antonelli took his second pole position in a row as he beat Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In 49 Truck Series starts, Dye has two finishes in the Top 5 and 10 finishes in the Top 10, earning one pole position.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

You’re in pole position to leap into retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 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