Lando Norris claims pole position for sprint race at Miami Grand Prix
Lando Norris secured pole position for the sprint race at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, edging out Kimi Antonelli who will start second on the front row. Norris recorded a fastest lap of 1:27.869 at the Miami International Autodrome during a strong qualifying session for McLaren. The sprint race is set to begin at noon ET on Saturday, with Sunday's main Grand Prix qualifying scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
- ▪Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Miami Sprint Race with a lap time of 1:27.869.
- ▪He will start alongside 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, the current Formula One championship leader.
- ▪Oscar Piastri qualified third, followed by Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.
- ▪McLaren has historically performed well at the Miami Grand Prix despite a slow start to the 2026 season.
- ▪The Cadillac Formula 1 team will start 19th and 20th in their debut season.
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