F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying concludes with McLaren and Mercedes on top
The Sprint Qualifying session for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has come to an end, delivering a competitive grid with McLaren and Mercedes setting the pace at the front. Ferrari showed strong moments but ultimately remained slightly further down the order compared to the front-running teams.
Below are the full results and the starting grid for the Sprint race in Miami.
Sprint qualifying Miami: results and starting grid
| Position | Driver | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOR | 1:27.869 | – |
| 2 | ANT | 1:28.091 | +0.222 |
| 3 | PIA | 1:28.108 | +0.239 |
| 4 | LEC | 1:28.239 | +0.370 |
| 5 | VER | 1:28.461 | +0.592 |
| 6 | RUS | 1:28.493 | +0.624 |
| 7 | HAM | 1:28.618 | +0.749 |
| 8 | COL | 1:29.320 | +1.451 |
| 9 | HAD | 1:29.422 | +1.553 |
| 10 | GAS | 1:29.474 | +1.605 |
| 11 | BOR | KO | – |
| 12 | HUL | KO | – |
| 13 | BEA | KO | – |
| 14 | ALB | KO | – |
| 15 | SAI | KO | – |
| 16 | LIN | KO | – |
| 17 | LAW | KO | – |
| 18 | OCO | KO | – |
| 19 | PER | KO | – |
| 20 | BOT | KO | – |
| 21 | ALO | KO | – |
| 22 | STR | KO | – |
The session confirmed McLaren’s strong form over a single lap, with Mercedes also firmly in contention just behind. Ferrari managed to place Charles Leclerc inside the top five, but still lost ground to the leading duo. Lewis Hamilton secured seventh position, keeping himself within reach for the Sprint race.
With the grid now set, attention turns to the Sprint race in Miami, where valuable points will be up for grabs ahead of the main Grand Prix weekend.
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