P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris breaks Mercedes’ 2026 qualifying streak with sprint pole at F1 Miami GP
At the Miami Grand Prix, Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 Formula 1 season restart. McLaren showed significant improvement, with Oscar Piastri qualifying third, showcasing the team’s progress during the enforced five-week break. The unexpected result saw Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc settling for fourth, marking the first non-Mercedes pole of the season. Norris expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, attributing the success to new upgrades and hard work. The qualifying session also saw Max Verstappen in fifth place, while Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton had a tougher time, finishing sixth and seventh respectively. Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto led the midfield in 11th place, with Aston Martin struggling at the back of the grid for the upcoming sprint race.
