Overview
- Kimi Antonelli took pole for the Miami Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, a turnaround for Mercedes after falling back in the Sprint, with Lando Norris fourth and Oscar Piastri seventh in qualifying.
- Lando Norris won the Sprint in a McLaren one-two with Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes missed the podium as Antonelli lost ground off the line and George Russell finished fourth.
- To calm erratic hybrid behavior in qualifying, the FIA allowed instant electric cutbacks up to about 350 kW in set zones at Miami and lifted a key speed threshold for energy reduction to 240 km/h for several corners.
- McLaren’s new package delivered clear grip and rear-end gains that Norris said made the car more predictable, while Mercedes brought only small tweaks and targets a larger upgrade for Montreal.
- Officials warned of severe weather for race day, with the event declared a wet race and a possible earlier start under review.