2026 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying Results: McLaren Back On Top
Lando Norris secured a surprise pole position in the 2026 Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying, marking a strong performance for McLaren. The team's recent upgrades contributed to Norris's improved grip and confidence on track. McLaren outperformed rivals like Mercedes and Red Bull, with Oscar Piastri also qualifying in the top three.
- ▪Lando Norris took pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying with a time of 1:27.869.
- ▪McLaren credited their performance to recent car upgrades developed at their Woking facility.
- ▪Oscar Piastri qualified third, while Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell finished second and sixth, respectively.
- ▪Norris stated that the Miami track layout suits McLaren's car characteristics better than some competitors' cars.
- ▪The sprint qualifying took place in Miami Gardens as part of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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