Overview

• Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his first sprint pole in Miami, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in any F1 format, and finished third in the sprint race.
• Despite a strong qualifying showing, Antonelli struggled with tyre management during the grand prix, finishing sixth after significant time loss on hard compounds.
• Team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli's single-lap speed but emphasized the need for experience in managing race pace and tyre performance.
• Antonelli credited a break after a triple-header for his improved confidence and ability to extract more from the car during the Miami weekend.
• As the European season begins, Antonelli looks to build on his progress at tracks he knows well, aiming to refine his racecraft and maintain competitive pace.