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Miami GP: Early Start, Antonelli Pole, Norris Sprint Win
4 May
Summary
- Miami Grand Prix starts three hours early due to thunderstorms.
- Lando Norris won the Sprint race, while Kimi Antonelli secured pole.
- Antonelli's pole came despite a previous penalty in the Sprint.
Race officials have moved the start of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix to 1 p.m. ET, a three-hour shift from its original 4 p.m. slot, due to predicted heavy thunderstorms. This decision was made collaboratively by the FIA, F1, and Miami race promoters to prioritize safety and allow for the best possible race conditions.
Despite potential weather disruptions, the focus remains on the on-track action. Lando Norris of McLaren secured victory in the Sprint race, leading from pole position. His teammate Oscar Piastri finished second, with Charles Leclerc third.
In a significant qualifying session, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli sensationally claimed pole position for the Grand Prix. Antonelli set a blistering lap time, edging out Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, who will start alongside him on the front row. Antonelli's impressive qualifying performance followed a challenging Sprint race where he finished sixth after receiving a penalty.
