Glossary / General

pole

69 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Pole means the first place on the starting line in a race, given to the fastest driver before the race starts.

Technical Definition

Pole position is the starting spot at the front of the grid awarded to the driver who records the fastest time in qualifying.

Hear It Discussed

"George Russell won in the Mercedes. He also put it on poll on Saturday. His teammate right beside him on the grid and in the final standings."
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304 The Intercooler 03:43

"[3490.6s] The thing, I'm finished here when he came back, and I noticed it on the Friday [3495.1s] when Lewis got pole in the sprint race. Silverstone is still Lewis' back garden."
Who will come out on top in 2026 - Silverstone F1 Review! | The Car Podcast #95 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 58:10

"he's got to fix a couple of mental mistakes and when he does he will be on the pole every time he can race up front"
TMCP #654: Chris Smith – Smitty Built Custom Auto – If You Want To Go Fast, Smitty Can Build It! The MuscleCar Place 24:36