In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has secured his first-ever Formula 1 pole position during the sprint qualifying round. The Mercedes driver posted a remarkable time of 1m26.482s, edging out McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who clocked in at 1m26.527s, and teammate Lando Norris, who finished third with 1m26.582s.
The competition in Miami was fierce, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finishing in fourth place with a time of 1m26.737s, and Mercedes’ George Russell rounding out the top five at 1m26.791s.
Veteran drivers, including Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), were caught off guard by the pace of the newer talents, with Hamilton finishing in a surprising seventh place with a time of 1m27.030s.
Antonelli’s unexpected pole position has shaken up the grid and set the stage for an exciting main race at the Miami Grand Prix. The fierce competition among the top drivers promises a thrilling race ahead. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama continues to unfold in Miami!
