Verstappen Takes Pole, Norris Wins Miami Sprint

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, narrowly beating McLaren's Lando Norris, who earlier won a dramatic rain-affected sprint race after a late safety car. Oscar Piastri, still leading the Drivers' Championship, expressed frustration over qualifying errors and losing the sprint lead to Norris due to the safety car. Lewis Hamilton finished third in the sprint for Ferrari, while teenager Kimi Antonelli impressed by taking sprint pole and qualifying third for the main race. Norris remains optimistic despite earlier Q3 struggles, focusing on adapting to the McLaren's setup, which currently favors Piastri. Both Norris and Piastri emphasized the fierce competition within McLaren and the need for flawless execution in a tightly contested season. As the Miami GP approaches, Piastri holds a slim championship lead, with Verstappen and others poised to challenge.