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3mo ago

Antonelli Secures Sprint Pole as McLaren's Piastri Leads Title Battle in Miami

Oscar Piastri retains a ten-point lead over teammate Lando Norris, while rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli stuns with pole position for the Miami sprint race.

Vista general del Autódromo Internacional de Miami, con el Hard Rock Stadium de fondo.
El piloto español Carlos Sainz durant el GP de Miami de 2024.
Alonso en Miami.
Sainz, motivado por debutar en Miami con una escudería estadounidense.

Overview

  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli, an 18-year-old Mercedes rookie, claimed pole position for the Miami sprint race, outperforming both McLaren drivers and setting a new benchmark on the urban circuit.
  • Oscar Piastri maintains his championship lead with three wins this season and topped the sole free practice session in Miami, highlighting McLaren's strong form.
  • Lando Norris, second in the standings, faces mounting pressure to close the gap on Piastri, with Max Verstappen trailing closely in third place.
  • Stewards are investigating McLaren for an unsafe pit-lane release after Norris reported loose tools in his cockpit during practice, a situation that could lead to penalties.
  • Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso continue their struggles, with Sainz scoring only five points this season and Alonso yet to register any, despite improved performances in recent races.