F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli sees off Max Verstappen for emphatic third straight pole
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive pole position at the Miami Grand Prix, posting a fastest lap of 1:27.798 to hold off Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc at the Miami International Autodrome.
- Verstappen qualified second, improving on his final lap but unable to surpass Antonelli, while Ferrari's Leclerc took third, followed by McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell.
- The qualifying session was held in hot conditions with track temperatures exceeding 50°C, impacting performance and resulting in some drivers, including Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto, facing technical issues.
- Alpine's Franco Colapinto made his first Q3 appearance since Azerbaijan 2024, achieving his best-ever qualifying result in eighth place, while notable drivers like Nico Hulkenberg and Liam Lawson were eliminated before Q3.
- The Miami Grand Prix race is scheduled to start at 4pm local time on Sunday, though potential thunderstorms could delay the event.
