General · 2 May 2026
Norris breaks Mercedes' season sprint pole streak in Miami
The Miami Grand Prix saw a significant shift in qualifying, as a non-Mercedes car secured sprint pole position for the first time this season. McLaren driver Lando Norris achieved this notable feat, placing his upgraded car at the front for the 19-lap sprint race. In practice, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc recorded the fastest time, finishing 0.297 seconds quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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