pole position

Translations
лидирующая позиция
He is in pole position to win the race.
Он занимает лидирующую позицию, чтобы выиграть гонку.
Definitions
Pole position refers to the starting position at the front of the grid in a motor racing event, typically awarded to the driver who achieves the fastest time in qualifying rounds. It is considered advantageous as it allows the driver to start the race ahead of all competitors.