P1racenews AI automatic summary:
For the first time in the 2026 F1 season there will be a non-Mercedes polesitter when the Miami GP sprint race takes place
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint in the 2026 Formula 1 season, becoming the first non-Mercedes polesitter.
All 22 cars participated in the session, with Lance Stroll unable to set a time in SQ1 due to a track incident.
Fernando Alonso had a laptime deleted for exceeding track limits, making him potentially the slowest driver among those who set a time.
The sprint qualifying times revealed Norris on pole, followed by Antonelli and Piastri in the top three positions.
Notable drivers missing out on advancing to SQ2 included Liam Lawson and Esteban Ocon, while Lance Stroll failed to set a time.
Overall, McLaren’s competitiveness and Mercedes’ challenges added an interesting twist to the race weekend.
