Young star Antonelli shines in Miami: Pole position for the sprint!

Young star Antonelli shines in Miami: Pole position for the sprint!

Miami, USA - The teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes secured the pole position during the Formula 1 sprint in Miami. The 18-year-old scored a considerable time of 1: 26,482 and was 0.045 seconds faster than the current world champion Oscar Piatri von McLaren, who took second place. Lando Norris, also from McLaren, completed the top three with a deficit of 0.100 seconds. Max Verstappen from Red Bull had to be satisfied with fourth place. Antonelli is the youngest driver who has ever started from the pole position in a Formula 1 race, which also emphasizes his performance. The sprint will take place on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. CEST and will be broadcast live to ServusTV and Sky.

After Antonelli was satisfied with his performance, he said that the qualification was an intensive experience for him. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari won the first sprint of the season in Shanghai, which further fueled the competition. Verstappen, who recently returned after the birth of his daughter Lily, achieved third place in training, behind Oscar Piatri, who set up the best time, and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari.

training and challenges

In training, Piatri was the fastest followed by Leclerc. Despite a solid idea of regret, Verstappen said that he was not entirely satisfied with his achievements. During the training, Lando Norris also noticed that there were loose objects in his car and disposed of a stable lamp during a pit stop. The tension in the team and among the drivers is noticeable because the next race can be decisive for the seasonal race.

In the current World Cup ranking, Oscar Piatri leads to Norris with a lead of ten points. Verstappen, who sets groundbreaking records in the previous season, is only two points behind in third place. The upcoming Grand Prix in Miami will take place on Sunday at 10:00 p.m. and promises another exciting race, especially in view of the current dynamics among drivers and teams.

Statistical highlights

A look at the statistical records in Formula 1 shows that Max Verstappen has achieved a number of remarkable successes, including most victories in a row (10) and most of the points won in one season (575 points in 2023). Among the currently active drivers, Verstappen is also the youngest winner of a Grand Prix, which underlines his impressive career.

It remains to be seen whether the young Antonelli can repeat this success in the sprint and possibly in the Grand Prix. The upcoming races are crucial for everyone involved and could set the course for the rest of the season.