pole position

noun

: the front position at the start of a car race

He won the pole position by having the fastest qualifying time.

Examples of pole position in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This will support airlines’ growth plans and help keep the hub in pole position as Europe’s busiest gateway. —Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025

After a dramatic final lap in Saturday's qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025

Fans flocked to the track for qualifying rounds over the weekend as a rookie driver earned the pole position for Sunday. —Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 May 2025

Asia’s diverging performance Among a mixed performance from Asian benchmarks, South Korea has staged an impressive comeback in 2025, posting a rally of over 30% year-to-date and taking the regional pole position. —Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 July 2025

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