Miami GP qualifying: results and starting grid
The checkered flag has fallen on qualifying for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, delivering a thrilling and highly competitive session that saw Andrea Kimi Antonelli secure a sensational pole position. Ferrari came close but ultimately missed out, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton lining up on the second and third rows respectively.
Antonelli produced a stunning lap of 1:27.798 to take the top spot on the grid, finishing ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen by 0.166 seconds. Charles Leclerc secured third position, 0.345 seconds off the pace, while McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes driver George Russell completed the top five.
Lewis Hamilton placed his Ferrari in sixth position, just over half a second behind the pole time, in what remains a tightly packed field heading into race day. Oscar Piastri, Franco Colapinto, Isack Hadjar, and Pierre Gasly rounded out the top ten positions.
Full qualifying results
| Position | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1:27.798 | Leader |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 1:27.964 | +0.166 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 1:28.143 | +0.345 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 1:28.183 | +0.385 |
| 5 | George Russell | 1:28.197 | +0.399 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:28.319 | +0.521 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 1:28.500 | +0.702 |
| 8 | Franco Colapinto | 1:28.762 | +0.964 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | 1:28.789 | +0.991 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 1:28.810 | +1.012 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | ||
| 12 | Liam Lawson | ||
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | ||
| 14 | Carlos Sainz | ||
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | ||
| 16 | Alexander Albon | ||
| 17 | Arvid Lindblad | ||
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | ||
| 19 | Lance Stroll | ||
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | ||
| 21 | Sergio Perez | ||
| 22 | Gabriel Bortoleto |
The stage is now set for an exciting Miami Grand Prix, with a mixed grid that promises intense battles across the field. All eyes will be on whether Andrea Kimi Antonelli can convert his pole position into a race victory, while Ferrari will be aiming to fight back strongly with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in contention.
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