Max Verstappen secures pole position at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, narrowly outpacing Lando Norris in a thrilling qualifying session

Max Verstappen, fresh off the announcement of his newborn daughter Lily with partner Kelly Piquet, secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix. Clocking in at 1:26.204, he edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris by a mere 0.065 seconds.

This achievement comes shortly after a challenging sprint race where Verstappen faced penalties, making his pole position all the more commendable. Reuters+1The Guardian+1

Rising Star Antonelli Impresses

Mercedes’ 18-year-old prodigy, Kimi Antonelli, continues to turn heads.

After clinching the sprint pole, he secured a third-place start for the main race.

His consistent performance underscores Mercedes’ investment in nurturing young talent. Reuters

Hamilton’s Struggles with Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari hasn’t been smooth.

Despite a podium finish in the sprint, he was eliminated in Q2 during qualifying, placing him 12th on the grid.

Hamilton expressed concerns about the car’s inconsistencies, highlighting issues with brakes and overall stability. Reuters

McLaren’s Mixed Fortunes

Lando Norris, buoyed by his sprint race victory, narrowly missed out on pole position.

His teammate, Oscar Piastri, will start fourth, showcasing McLaren’s competitive edge this season.

However, internal challenges persist, with McLaren CEO Zak Brown dismissing Red Bull’s allegations about their tyre-cooling methods as unfounded. Latest news & breaking headlines

Race Day Anticipation

As the teams prepare for the main event, the starting grid is set with a blend of seasoned drivers and emerging talents.

With weather conditions potentially influencing race dynamics, all eyes will be on how strategies unfold on race day.

Starting Grid for the Miami Grand Prix:

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

2. Lando Norris (McLaren)

3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

5. George Russell (Mercedes)

6. Carlos Sainz (Williams)

7. Alexander Albon (Williams)

8. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

9. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

10. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)

11. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)

12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

13. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)

14. Jack Doohan (Alpine)

15. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

16. Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber)

17. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

18. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

19. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

20. Oliver Bearman (Haas)as.com+5fr.wikipedia.org+5Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+2it.wikipedia.org+2fr.wikipedia.org+2pt.wikipedia.org+3Wikipedia+3fr.wikipedia.org+3

The race is scheduled to start at 16:00 local time (22:00 SA time) on May 4, 2025.

With the championship standings tight and unpredictable weather on the horizon, the Miami Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling spectacle.