P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen took pole for Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix sprint race as the upgraded McLaren’s early qualifying promise burned bright but faded badly by SQ3
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race, while Lando Norris’ promising qualifying session in McLaren ended in disappointment as he struggled with tire temperature in SQ3. Verstappen’s Red Bull outperformed the competition, with Charles Leclerc in second and Sergio Perez in third. Daniel Ricciardo impressed by placing his Red Bull in fourth, matching his best qualifying result since returning from McLaren. McLaren’s upgrade shone in early sessions but failed to deliver in the final qualifying runs, leaving Norris in ninth. Despite difficulties, Norris’ teammate, Carlos Sainz, managed to secure fifth on the grid. Mercedes faced challenges as both drivers, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, failed to make it to SQ3, with possible penalties looming for the team. Oscar Piastri and Lance Stroll delivered strong performances, while Logan Sargeant narrowly missed out on advancing.
