pole position

American  

noun

1. a position on the inside of the track in any race.

2. (in auto racing) a starting position on the inside of the front row.

3. an advantageous position.

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pole position British  

noun

1. (in motor racing) the starting position on the inside of the front row, generally considered the best one

2. an advantageous starting position

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Example Sentences

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Firstly, he will have put his club in pole position to qualify for the Champions League, which few thought was realistic when he stepped into Amorim's shoes.

From BBC

Paramount leaders have been ferociously fighting to push Netflix out of the pole position.

From Los Angeles Times

Guardiola's side were in danger of being blown away by Arsenal after their inconsistent form left the Gunners in pole position.

From Barron's