Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive pole in a tightly contested qualifying session. The Mercedes driver delivered a strong lap to narrowly edge out a resurgent Max Verstappen, who will start second for Red Bull.
The battle for the front row was intense, with Antonelli ultimately prevailing over the Dutch world champion. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc demonstrated competitive pace to qualify third, positioning him well for Sunday's race.
British hopes were focused on Lando Norris, who will start fourth for McLaren. His teammate Oscar Piastri will begin the Grand Prix from fifth, indicating a strong performance from the Woking-based team. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, will line up in sixth place on the grid.
The qualifying session showcased the competitive nature of the current Formula 1 season, with multiple teams demonstrating the ability to challenge at the front. The narrow margins between the top drivers suggest an exciting race is in prospect in Florida.