Max Verstappen a assuré la pole position lors de la séance de Qualification Sprint de la Formule 1 vendredi au Circuit International de Miami, malgré avoir rencontré de la survirage lors de son dernier tour. Le leader actuel du championnat a terminé devant Charles Leclerc de Ferrari et son coéquipier Sergio Perez. La séance a été décidée dans les derniers instants du SQ3, avec les 10 meilleurs pilotes optant pour un seul tour final. La Qualification Sprint s’est déroulée sous une chaleur écrasante et un beau soleil de Floride, avec les 20 pilotes naviguant sur la piste autour du Hard Rock Stadium.
Leclerc a été, sans surprise, le premier pilote à sortir des stands après avoir effectué seulement deux tours lors des essais libres avant de rencontrer un problème sur la piste. Après la conclusion des premiers tours du SQ1, Verstappen était en tête des tableaux de temps, tandis que Carlos Sainz, un autre vainqueur de Grand Prix en 2024, était en danger d’élimination. Sainz s’est amélioré lors de son tour suivant, mettant Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas, Logan Sargeant, Nico Hulkenberg et Alex Albon en danger.
À la fin de la séance de 12 minutes, Lando Norris et Oscar Piastri de McLaren ont décroché les deux premières positions, suivis de Fernando Alonso, connu pour son habileté en un tour en 2024. Cependant, le progrès de Piastri a été entravé lorsque Bottas, sans le savoir, s’est approché de lui dans le Virage 1, entraînant un contact entre les deux pilotes. Cet incident sera examiné par les commissaires de course. Pierre Gasly, de l’Alpine, a connu une séance moins réussie, terminant à la 16e place, tandis que Zhou Guanyu et Bottas, de Sauber, ont occupé respectivement les 17e et 18e positions.
Williams will start Saturday’s Sprint from the back of the grid, unless penalties are imposed, as Logan Sargeant set the 19th fastest time and Alex Albon was demoted to last position due to a track limits violation. The 10-minute SQ2 session began with most drivers going out together to maximize their time and secure a spot in the battle for the top 10 places on the Sprint pole.
Norris maintained his strong performance from SQ1 and led the standings with just over four minutes remaining. Verstappen, always confident in his abilities, left the garage for his SQ2 attempt with a single lap. The Dutchman trailed Norris by a tenth and a half in Sector 1, and the gap increased to almost half a second in Sector 2. However, Verstappen managed to reduce the time difference to four tenths of a second, securing his place in SQ3.
Mercedes, on the other hand, faced disappointment as both their drivers were eliminated in SQ2. George Russell finished as the 11th fastest, while Lewis Hamilton, after brushing the wall on the back straight during his final lap, finished 12th. Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen, and Yuki Tsunoda also failed to advance from SQ2.
Daniel Ricciardo had an impressive performance, outpacing his teammate and securing a spot in the battle for the top 10. With eight minutes remaining in the SQ3 session, the stage was set to see if Norris could maintain his form and clinch pole position for the Sprint. The remaining 10 drivers in the session waited for the countdown before making a single effort on soft tires.
Unfortunately, Norris was unable to replicate his previous pace and fell behind Verstappen by a significant margin due to an error in Sector 2. Verstappen, despite a tense moment in the highway section, remained calm and secured pole position for the Sprint with a lap time of 1:27.641s. Leclerc finished just a tenth behind Verstappen to claim second place, positioning himself between the two Red Bulls, with Perez in third. Ricciardo achieved his best qualifying performance of the year, finishing in fourth, followed by Sainz in fifth.
Piastri secured sixth place, while Lance Stroll outperformed his Aston Martin teammate to secure seventh place. Alonso finished in eighth, and Norris and Hulkenberg completed the top ten.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo made an incredible play in yesterday’s game, leaving fans in awe. During the match, Ronaldo scored three goals and provided an assist, once again showing why he is considered one of the best players in the world.
The fans were ecstatic with Ronaldo’s performance, which showcased impeccable skill and technique. With his speed and precision, the player managed to dribble past opponents and score amazing goals. Fans did not hold back their praise and flooded social media with messages of admiration.
In addition to his goals, Ronaldo also provided a perfect assist to his teammate, securing another victory for the team. His contribution to the game was crucial and demonstrated why he is one of the most valuable players in the world.
With this performance, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to write his name in the history of soccer. His talent and dedication are undeniable, and he continues to surprise everyone with his exceptional performance on the field.
Les fans sont maintenant impatients de voir ce que Ronaldo a encore à offrir cette saison. Avec son talent et sa détermination, il ne fait aucun doute qu’il continuera à ravir les fans et à marquer des buts incroyables.
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