Lando Norris has achieved pole position in the Sprint Qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, making it McLaren’s first P1 grid slot of the season. Norris demonstrated impressive speed throughout the qualifying sessions, culminating in a remarkable lap of 1 minute 27.869 seconds in the final segment. This performance outpaced championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.222 seconds.
Miami Sprint Qualifying Results
Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri, secured the third position, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fourth. Max Verstappen from Red Bull took fifth place, with Mercedes driver George Russell in sixth. Lewis Hamilton, also from Mercedes, placed seventh.
Final Sprint Qualifying Standings
| Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:27.869 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.222 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes | |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | |
| 8 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
Qualifying Sessions Overview
The Sprint Qualifying witnessed intense competition among drivers. Norris led the pack with a strong performance in all qualifying segments. Many drivers struggled during SQ2, including notable exits from the top 10 for drivers like Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
Drivers Eliminated
- Liam Lawson
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Perez
- Valtteri Bottas
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
After securing pole position, Norris expressed his delight, stating, “It was great, a perfect result for us.” He highlighted the effort put in by the team and expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming race.
The Sprint race will take place at 12:00 local time on Saturday, where Norris will aim to convert his pole position into a strong performance on the track.
