Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026, with a time of 1:27.798. This marks his third consecutive start at the front, showcasing his dominance in the championship.
Max Verstappen qualified second, while Charles Leclerc took third. Lando Norris, who won the earlier sprint race, qualified fourth. Antonelli’s teammate George Russell will start from fifth.
Liam Lawson struggled during qualifying, finishing in twelfth place after experiencing power issues during the sprint race where he placed fifteenth. Franco Colapinto and Oscar Piastri qualified eighth and seventh, respectively.
Antonelli is chasing his third consecutive grand prix win after victories in China and Japan. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating, “It’s been an amazing day to be on pole again.”
The Miami Grand Prix is expected to have stormy weather conditions that could affect race strategies. Gabriel Bortoleto’s car caught fire during qualifying, causing a delay but no injuries were reported.
Key qualifying positions:
- Kimi Antonelli – Pole Position (1:27.798)
- Max Verstappen – Second
- Charles Leclerc – Third
- Lando Norris – Fourth
- George Russell – Fifth
As teams prepare for the race, attention will be on how McLaren upgrades perform under varying conditions and how drivers adapt to new regulations set for 2026.
