Miami Remains McLaren’s Track: Norris Wins F1 Sprint Pole
Formula 1’s latest rules changes have not affected McLaren’s dominance in Miami, as Lando Norris took the pole for Saturday’s F1 Sprint race with a lap time of 1:27.869. This marks a significant win for McLaren, ending Mercedes’ early season dominance.
Norris’ Winning Streak
Norris, who has a strong affinity for Miami, both on and off the track, has consistently performed well in the city. His win on Friday is a testament to his skill and McLaren’s superiority in Miami. The British driver beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.222 seconds and his teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.239 seconds.
Formula 1 Sprint Qualifying Results
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:27.869
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:28.091
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:28.108
- Charles LeClerc (Ferrari) – 1:28.239
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:28.461
Formula 2 Qualifying Results
The first Formula 2 qualifying session in the United States did not go well for the series’ two U.S.-born drivers. Colton Herta and Sebastian Montoya struggled to secure good starting positions, with Herta starting 14th and Montoya starting 20th.
- Kush Maini (Alpine Academy ART Grand Prix) – 1:39.888
- Rafael Camara – 1:40.221
- Colton Herta (HiTech) – 1:40.473
- Sebastian Montoya (Prema Racing) – 1:40.678
Schedule for Saturday
The Sprint races will start the day, with Formula 2 at 10 a.m. and Formula 1 at noon. Qualifying for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix will take place at 4 p.m.
With McLaren’s strong performance in Miami, it will be interesting to see how the team fares in the upcoming races. Will they continue to dominate, or will Mercedes and other teams catch up? Only time will tell.
