Max Verstappen qualified second for the Miami Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli secured pole position with a time of 1:27.798. This event highlights the intense competition in Formula 1.
Verstappen faced challenges during the sprint, where he was demoted from fourth to sixth due to a penalty. Despite this setback, he expressed confidence, stating he felt more in control of his car after major upgrades brought by Red Bull Racing.
Several key facts emerged from qualifying:
- Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position with a time of 1:27.798.
- Verstappen qualified second, while Charles Leclerc took third, just 0.176 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
- Hamilton finished seventh in the sprint and qualified sixth.
- Isack Hadjar rounded out the top ten, qualifying ninth and finishing 0.825 seconds behind Verstappen.
Verstappen remarked that his car had not performed at its best in previous races. He aims to improve on Sunday, May 3, when the Miami Grand Prix takes place.
Kimi Antonelli’s achievement marks a significant milestone; he is now the first driver to secure three consecutive GP poles since legends Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
