Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix with a blistering time of 1:27.798. This achievement marks his third consecutive start at the front, solidifying his dominance in the championship.
In an impressive qualifying session, Max Verstappen followed closely behind Antonelli, securing second place. Charles Leclerc also had a strong showing, qualifying third. Lando Norris, who won the earlier sprint race, qualified fourth.
Antonelli expressed his excitement after the session, stating, “It’s been an amazing day to be on pole again.” Meanwhile, Liam Lawson faced challenges during qualifying and ended up in 12th place. He noted after the sprint race, “No f****** power, bro,” indicating issues that hindered his performance.
As for other notable drivers, George Russell qualified fifth, while Oscar Piastri and Franco Colapinto took seventh and eighth places respectively. The competition is heating up as Antonelli chases his third consecutive grand prix win.
However, not everything went smoothly during qualifying. Gabriel Bortoleto’s car caught fire, causing a brief delay in the session. Observers are also keeping an eye on potential stormy weather conditions expected for the race.
The Miami Grand Prix is part of a thrilling season that will soon adapt to new regulations set for 2026. Fans are eager to see how teams like McLaren will implement upgrades as they prepare for these changes.
