Norris on Miami sprint pole as McLaren return to form
Summary
Lando Norris of McLaren won pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint, becoming the first driver to beat a Mercedes in qualifying this year. McLaren introduced many upgrades, which helped them improve their performance, while Mercedes struggled in the hot conditions.Key Facts
- Lando Norris took pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint, beating Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli by 0.222 seconds.
- Oscar Piastri, also from McLaren, qualified third, showing strong team performance.
- McLaren brought major upgrades to this race, improving their car’s grip and speed.
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth, ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in fifth.
- Mercedes struggled with their car in the 32°C heat, affecting their performance.
- Kimi Antonelli improved Mercedes’ results by setting his best time last in the final session.
- Lewis Hamilton was seventh, driving a Ferrari, 0.379 seconds behind Leclerc.
- This is Norris’ first pole position since last year’s Las Vegas race, signaling a possible shift in competition.
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