Kimi Antonelli secured pole position at the Miami Grand Prix with a time of 1m 27.798s on early Tuesday. This victory marks his third consecutive pole in the current Formula 1 season.
Antonelli’s performance was impressive, beating Max Verstappen by just 0.166 seconds. His achievement comes as a surprise given Mercedes’ recent struggles with upgrades.
This pole position adds to Antonelli’s previous successes in China and Japan. As of midday, he leads the championship standings by seven points over his teammate George Russell.
Russell will start the race from fifth position, which could impact Mercedes’ overall strategy for the event. The Miami Grand Prix race has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. UK time due to concerns over thunderstorms.
Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s performance, stating, “That first lap was really special. He was three or more tenths ahead of the next guy. Spectacular. That made the pole.”
Mercedes has shown strong form in qualifying this season, and Antonelli’s latest achievement reinforces their competitive edge.
The upcoming race is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if Antonelli can convert his pole into a victory.