Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli secured pole position in the F1 Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix, achieving the fastest lap in the event’s history during a thrilling final lap in Q3. Despite traffic issues preventing four drivers from completing a second lap in Q1, Antonelli’s impressive performance placed him alongside Oscar Piastri on the front row, with Lando Norris in third and Max Verstappen in fourth. This victory marks Antonelli as the youngest driver to start on pole in an F1 race, reflecting his growing confidence as he progresses through the season.