Norris Takes Miami Sprint Pole, Antonelli Second

Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, beating Kimi Antonelli.

Norris Takes Miami Sprint Pole, Antonelli Second

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McLaren's Lando Norris claimed pole position for the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix on Friday, edging out Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. The session, held under sunny skies at the Miami International Autodrome, saw Norris set a fastest lap time of 1:28.932.

Antonelli, the 19-year-old Italian rookie, impressed by securing second place on the grid, just 0.124 seconds behind Norris. Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified third, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took fourth.

The sprint race, scheduled for later on Saturday, will be 19 laps. Norris aims to convert his pole into a win after a strong start to the 2026 season. The main Miami Grand Prix takes place on Sunday.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Miami sprint race?

The sprint race is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

How many laps is the Miami sprint race?

The sprint race is 19 laps.

Who is Kimi Antonelli?

Kimi Antonelli is a 19-year-old Italian racing driver competing for Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

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