Kimi Antonelli edges Verstappen to Miami GP pole; Norris takes sprint pole
Kimi Antonelli edges Verstappen to Miami GP pole; Norris takes sprint pole
Antonelli edges Verstappen to claim Miami GP pole as Norris takes sprint pole, marking a dramatic twist in the early 2026 F1 season.
Kimi Antonelli edged Max Verstappen to claim the pole for the Miami Grand Prix in a tight, dramatic session, sealing his third straight pole in a row. The young Mercedes protege out-paced Verstappen in a weekend that kept the attention firmly on the tight battle at the front.
Lando Norris then delivered a stunning twist for McLaren, taking sprint pole and ending Mercedes' perfect qualifying run in 2026. Norris will lead the sprint race, providing an early break for McLaren and injecting a fresh storyline into the weekend.
In the main grid, Norris lined up fourth, while Antonelli led the way with Verstappen close behind, confirming a weekend that promises high drama and competitive tension at every turn.
Verstappen acknowledged a tough start to the season and said he no longer feels like a passenger, signaling that Red Bull intends to rebound quickly as the team looks to recapture the momentum.
The qualifying results set the stage for an unpredictable Miami weekend, with the sprint format adding another layer of strategy and potential reshuffles as teams chase valuable points and glory in sunny Florida.
