text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_26400438_1 (f_laps VARCHAR, poles VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many times did he hold 12 poles?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(f_laps) FROM table_26400438_1 WHERE poles = 12