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Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position in the 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint race, marking a groundbreaking moment in Formula 1 history. The young Italian driver has set a new record as the youngest driver to claim a pole position in any official F1 format, surpassing the previous milestone set by Sebastian Vettel 17 years ago.
Antonelli, aged just 18 years, 8 months, and 8 days, managed this incredible feat during the Sprint Shootout session in Miami. This achievement sees him break Vettel’s longstanding record from the 2008 Italian Grand Prix, where the German driver was 21 years and 72 days old when he took pole. While Vettel still holds the distinction of being the youngest pole-sitter in a traditional Grand Prix qualifying session, Antonelli’s success is nonetheless a historic first and a major statement of his potential.
This pole position is not only a personal milestone for Antonelli but also a proud moment for Italian motorsport. He becomes the first Italian driver to start from the front of the grid in any F1 event since Giancarlo Fisichella took pole at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. The young rookie’s performance has sparked excitement among fans and pundits alike, as many see him as a rising star destined to shape the sport’s future.
Joining Antonelli on the front row for the Sprint will be Oscar Piastri, who continues to impress with consistent performances. Just behind them, Lando Norris will line up in third place, further solidifying McLaren’s strong presence at the front of the grid. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen will start from fourth, just missing out on the front row but still in a strong position to challenge for victory in the Sprint race.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, will begin the Sprint from seventh place, indicating a slightly off-the-pace performance in the shootout session. Despite this, Hamilton remains a constant threat and could play a significant role in how the Sprint unfolds.
The full starting grid features a mix of experienced champions and promising young talents, setting the stage for what promises to be an action-packed Sprint race. With Antonelli making headlines before even his first full Grand Prix pole, all eyes will be on the young Italian as he looks to convert his stunning qualifying performance into a strong Sprint race result.
As Formula 1 continues to embrace its new generation of stars, Antonelli’s record-breaking pole position adds another thrilling chapter to the sport’s ever-evolving narrative.
