P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A Red Bull – Ferrari – Red Bull top three on a Formula 1 grid may feel routine at a glance but Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying contained plenty of oddities and some significant over and underperformers
The top three positions on the Formula 1 grid in Miami’s Grand Prix sprint qualifying were taken by Red Bull, Ferrari, and Red Bull, showcasing some unexpected outcomes due to various oddities, such as a Ferrari in the front row despite having missed most practice sessions, and the polesitter expressing dissatisfaction with his Red Bull’s performance. Notable incidents included a McLaren driver seemingly poised for pole position making a critical error, as well as a driver who was previously at risk of losing his seat securing a spot on row two. The event highlighted winners and losers from the unusual occurrences during the Friday session in Miami. Lando Norris of McLaren faced challenges in securing a strong qualifying result, with his team-mate outperforming him despite being at a technical disadvantage. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari demonstrated exceptional skill by bouncing back from a setback in the first practice session to outshine his teammate and emerge as a top contender alongside Max Verstappen. However, Mercedes, despite significant updates to their car, struggled during qualifying, with drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton failing to advance to the next session due to handling issues, highlighting a lack of overall competitiveness.
