P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The starting order for the second sprint of the F1 2026 season is set in Miami
Friday’s qualifying in Florida determined the grid for the Miami Grand Prix sprint, with Lando Norris securing pole position for Saturday’s race.
Reigning world champion will start alongside Norris on the front row, becoming the first non-Mercedes driver to do so this season.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed the second spot on the grid after a strong final flying lap, while George Russell will start in sixth position.
McLarens and Ferraris outpaced the previously dominant Mercedes cars during the qualifying sessions, with Charles Leclerc in fourth and Lewis Hamilton in seventh.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen showed improvement, starting ahead of Russell on the third row, while Williams faced setbacks with Alex Albon falling to P19 after track limit violations.
