Antonelli Delivers Mercedes Pole in Miami by Mastering Electric Deployment
TL;DR
Kimi Antonelli secured pole for Mercedes at the Miami Grand Prix after optimizing the car’s electrical deployment across the lap, following a disrupted Friday practice. He outpaced Verstappen and Leclerc in Q3, while Norris—though a sprint winner—was slower in the final shootout. The analysis highlights how boost strategy and Miami’s low-grip layout shaped the times, with Russell fifth and Mercedes maintaining their qualifying edge.
- How Antonelli restored Mercedes order in F1 Miami GP qualifying Autosport
- F1 Miami Grand Prix live updates: Race latest with Kimi Antonelli on pole, start time moved forward The New York Times
- Antonelli beats Verstappen to F1 Miami GP pole as storm threat brings race forward by three hours The Guardian
- Antonelli storms to pole position for Miami Grand Prix Formula 1
- Toto Wolff hails Kimi Antonelli's "spectacular" Miami qualifying performance Motorsport.com
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