It is a busy Formula 1 weekend in Miami and the numbers tell a clear story. Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered pole position for Mercedes with a 1:27.798 lap, while Lando Norris owned Saturday by winning both Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint race for McLaren. Charles Leclerc started the event on top with the fastest time in Practice 1. The Grand Prix over 57 laps at the Miami International Autodrome is next.

Antonelli grabs pole for Mercedes

The final qualifying run put the Mercedes rookie at the front. Antonelli’s 1:27.798 earned P1 for the Miami Grand Prix. He will have Max Verstappen alongside him after missing pole by 0.166 seconds, with Charles Leclerc third at +0.345.

Here is the top 10 from the starting grid:

Norris shines in Sprint action

Norris topped Sprint Qualifying and converted it into a Sprint race win on a sunny day in Miami. The Sprint ran 19 laps over 100 km with air temperature at 32.4°C and track temperature at 51.0°C. Conditions stayed dry throughout, which suited McLaren’s pace.

The session listing includes a lap record mark of 1:31.885 for the Sprint. With two Saturday wins in his pocket, Norris also lines up fourth for the Grand Prix and looks set to attack early.

Leclerc starts strong in Practice 1

Ferrari’s Leclerc opened the weekend by leading Practice 1 on a dry track. Miami delivered classic heat, with air temperature at 32.1°C and a scorching 57.7°C on the tarmac. That early speed kept Ferrari in the mix heading into qualifying and race day.

Sofascore tracked every session with live times, weather notes and session winners, so you can follow changes across the weekend in one place.

Race day outlook at Miami International Autodrome

The Grand Prix is scheduled for 57 laps, covering 308.326 km on the 5.412 km circuit. With Antonelli on pole and Verstappen, Leclerc and Norris right behind, strategy and tire management in the Florida heat will be crucial. Keep an eye on both Mercedes cars from P1 and P5, plus Ferrari’s two-pronged threat and McLaren’s race pace.

Follow the live timing, session updates and post-race stats on Sofascore as Formula 1’s 2026 season continues in the USA.