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Miami GP qualifying end result as Kimi Antonelli takes ballot forward of Max Verstappen

Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix took centre stage on Saturday on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome

The Miami Grand Prix will happen on Sunday on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome (Picture: Getty)

Kimi Antonelli secured pole place within the Miami Grand Prix after ending first in qualifying on Saturday. The Formulation 1 season resumes in Florida this weekend after a prolonged hiatus, the place Antonelli might be hoping to get one other win beneath his belt.

Antonelli gained the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on the finish of March, in what was the 19-year-old’s second victory of the season in simply the third race of the 12 months.

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{The teenager} might be in P1 for Sunday’s race, ending forward of Max Verstappen in qualifying, with the four-time world champion one place additional again on the grid in P2.

Charles Leclerc might be in P3 for the race on Sunday, whereas Lando Norris is fourth on the grid and George Russell is in fifth.

Antonelli begins on pole for the third consecutive race, and mirrored on ending first in qualifying, the place the Mercedes driver outlined his hopes for Sunday’s race.

“It has been a tremendous day to be on pole once more,” Antonelli informed Sky Sports activities. “It was a troublesome begin with the Dash when it did not go our manner however tremendous proud of the restoration.

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“I bought a bit excited with the final lap in Q3 however the first lap was ok and I am actually proud of that.”

He added: “Hopefully a magic one occurs tomorrow. It might be good to not lose any positions however we are going to do our greatest.

Kimi Antonelli might be on pole place for the Miami Grand Prix (Picture: Getty)

“This weekend has been tougher for us however we’re protecting it collectively and maximising the efficiency, so I am proud of that.”

Verstappen will begin second on the grid in Sunday’s race, and the Pink Bull driver – who has beforehand hinted at a possible retirement from F1 –

“For me, it’s been two issues,” Verstappen informed Sky Sports activities. “For positive, the automotive has not been nice within the earlier races, but in addition from my aspect I by no means felt comfy with the format of the automotive, and over the previous couple of weeks the group has been pushing flat out to attempt to carry upgrades to the automotive and making me really feel extra comfy with a whole lot of issues within the automotive.

“And it actually pays off, I really feel extra in charge of the automotive once more, after which I can push a bit extra.

“Then the upgrades are working. To be on the entrance row is manner higher than I anticipated heading into this weekend.”

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