Lando Norris takes pole for the F1 Sprint at the Miami GP
Lando Norris secured pole position for the F1 Sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, marking a strong performance for McLaren following recent upgrades. The qualifying session saw Norris edge out Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, with Oscar Piastri completing a McLaren front-row lockout. The event marks Formula 1's return after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.
- ▪Lando Norris took pole position for the F1 Sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix.
- ▪McLaren's recent car upgrades contributed to their strong performance in qualifying.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli qualified second, while Oscar Piastri secured third, splitting the McLarens.
- ▪The Sprint qualifying session followed an extended break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.
- ▪Norris's pole marks the first time this season a Mercedes driver has not been on pole.
- ▪The Sprint race will take place on Saturday, setting the grid for the main Grand Prix event.
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