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2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix: Starting grid for the main race
Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for Sunday’s 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in a thrilling qualifying session.
The American race, which is the fourth round of the 2026 F1 season, is set to take place at the Miami circuit, breaking a five-week hiatus for the championship.
Despite a shaky sprint race on Saturday, championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched his third consecutive pole position.
He will share the front row with Max Verstappen of Red Bull, with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari lining up in third place.
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes’ George Russell claimed the fourth and fifth positions respectively on the starting grid.
With the grand prix scheduled to start at 9pm BST, potential thunderstorm threats may necessitate a reevaluation of the timetable, with decisions expected to be made on Saturday evening.
