Overview

• Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed Sprint pole at the Miami Grand Prix with a 1:26.482 lap, becoming the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to secure a pole position in any format at 18 years and 250 days old.
• Antonelli narrowly beat McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds, with Lando Norris completing the top three and Max Verstappen qualifying fourth.
• Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s performance, highlighting the team's bold decision to place him directly in Lewis Hamilton’s former seat as a key factor in his development.
• Former F1 champion Jenson Button and other analysts lauded Antonelli’s composure and consistency, noting his ability to adapt quickly and deliver under pressure.
• Williams driver Alex Albon questioned the legality of the Mercedes car on team radio after the session, though no evidence of wrongdoing has been presented.