Lando Norris seized pole for the Miami Sprint after topping Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. The reigning world champion was the only driver to dip under 1:27 in SQ3, underscoring a commanding turn of speed at the sharp end.
Kimi Antonelli will line up alongside Norris on the front row after a strong run to second. Norris's team-mate Oscar Piastri completed the top three to lock in a powerful starting position for the Sprint race.
Ferrari's early-weekend pace did not carry into the final phase of qualifying. Charles Leclerc ended up fourth, while Lewis Hamilton was seventh as the team fell short of its initial promise.
Max Verstappen qualified fifth with George Russell in sixth. The pair will share the third row for the short shootout ahead.
Norris's decisive effort in SQ3, the only lap to breach the 1:27 barrier, proved the defining moment of the session. That advantage secured clear air for the start and capped a dominant display over one lap.
Attention now turns to the Sprint, where Norris aims to convert pole into a leading result with Antonelli alongside. Behind them, Piastri and Leclerc will look to apply pressure, while Verstappen, Russell and Hamilton seek opportunities to climb in the quick-fire contest.
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