Overview

• Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Lando Norris and Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a tightly contested qualifying session.
• The sprint race earlier in the weekend was marked by heavy rain, a chaotic first corner, and a safety car following Fernando Alonso's crash.
• Lando Norris emerged victorious in the sprint race, with teammate Oscar Piastri initially leading but losing out due to pit strategy under the safety car.
• Max Verstappen's sprint race was marred by a 10-second penalty for hitting Antonelli in the pits, dropping him to 17th place despite a strong start.
• Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s weekend highlights include his maiden Formula 1 pole in sprint qualifying and a third-place start for the main event.