Norris takes pole position for sprint race at F1 Miami Grand Prix
Lando Norris secured pole position for the sprint race at the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, marking his first competitive session victory over Mercedes this season. The McLaren driver finished ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and teammate Oscar Piastri. The Formula One season resumed after a month-long hiatus caused by the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to regional conflicts.
- ▪World champion Lando Norris took pole position for the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix with a time of 1 minute 27.869 seconds.
- ▪Norris beat Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes by 0.222 seconds, ending Mercedes' dominance in competitive sessions for the 2026 season.
- ▪The Formula One season resumed after a break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races due to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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