Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix with an impressive lap time of 1:27.798. His performance underscores his strong title credentials this season.
Max Verstappen qualified second, clocking in at 1:27.964, just 0.166 seconds behind Antonelli. Charles Leclerc followed closely in third with a time of 1:28.143.
Lando Norris and George Russell rounded out the top five, with times of 1:28.183 and 1:28.197, respectively. Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth with a time of 1:28.319.
Oscar Piastri placed seventh at 1:28.500, while Franco Colapinto and Isack Hadjar took eighth and ninth, respectively. Pierre Gasly completed the top ten at 1:28.810.
Key qualifying times:
- Kimi Antonelli – 1:27.798
- Max Verstappen – 1:27.964
- Charles Leclerc – 1:28.143
- Lando Norris – 1:28.183
- George Russell – 1:28.197
Gabriel Bortoleto will start from the back of the grid after being eliminated in Q1 with a time of 1:33.737. Reports indicate that he struggled to get on track until late in Q1, which may have impacted his performance.
The Miami Grand Prix features a total of 22 cars on the grid this season, with six drivers eliminated during Q1 and Q2 qualifying sessions.
This qualifying session showcased four different teams occupying the top four grid spots, highlighting the competitive nature of this year’s championship.