Kimi Antonelli secured pole position with a time of 1:27.798 during F1 qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix on May 2, 2026. His performance underscores his strong title credentials as he leads into the race weekend.
Max Verstappen qualified second, clocking in at 1:27.964—just 0.166 seconds behind Antonelli. Charles Leclerc followed closely in third place with a time of 1:28.143.
Lando Norris and George Russell rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth with times of 1:28.183 and 1:28.197 respectively. Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth with a time of 1:28.319.
Oscar Piastri took seventh place, while Franco Colapinto and Isack Hadjar qualified eighth and ninth respectively. Pierre Gasly completed the top ten with a time of 1:28.810.
Key qualifying times:
- Kimi Antonelli: 1:27.798
- Max Verstappen: 1:27.964
- Charles Leclerc: 1:28.143
- Lando Norris: 1:28.183
- George Russell: 1:28.197
- Lewis Hamilton: 1:28.319
- Oscar Piastri: 1:28.500
- Franco Colapinto: 1:28.762
- Isack Hadjar: 1:28.789
- Pierre Gasly: 1:28.810
Gabriel Bortoleto will start last after being eliminated in Q1 with a time of 1:33.737, struggling to find pace throughout the session.
Kimi Antonelli’s pole lap has drawn attention, with one observer stating he “reaffirmed his F1 title credentials” ahead of Sunday’s race.
