Lando Norris wins pole for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, edging out current F1 points leader Kimi Antonelli. His McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri qualified third, just 0.017 seconds behind Antonelli. The event marks the first race in five weeks following a hiatus and recent regulatory changes.
- ▪Lando Norris won pole for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, defeating Kimi Antonelli.
- ▪Oscar Piastri qualified third, only 0.017 seconds behind Antonelli.
- ▪Charles Leclerc finished fourth, ahead of Max Verstappen, while Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas qualified 19th and 20th.
- ▪The FIA implemented regulatory changes during the five-week break after driver criticism of car performance.
- ▪Max Verstappen stated he has not made any new decisions about his future in Formula 1.
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