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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Draper could retake pole position immediately if he goes at least a round further than Norrie in Florida.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

You’re in pole position to leap into retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 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