Verstappen on Pole for 2025 Miami Grand Prix as Grid Adjusted After… Read More
Max Verstappen will start from pole position for the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix following a dominant qualifying performance that saw him edge out McLaren’s Lando Norris. This marks Verstappen’s third pole of the season in just six races, showcasing his continued form as a title contender. Norris will join him on the front row after narrowly missing out on what would have been his first pole of the season.
Rookie Kimi Antonelli continues to impress in his debut season with Mercedes, earning a strong third-place starting position. Just behind him in fourth is championship leader Oscar Piastri, who has consistently qualified near the front but had to settle for his worst starting spot of the season so far. Despite this, Piastri remains in strong championship contention.
George Russell will start fifth in the second Mercedes, continuing a solid run of form, while the Williams duo of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have locked out the third row, starting sixth and seventh respectively. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc managed to recover from a difficult qualifying session to secure eighth on the grid.
Haas’ Esteban Ocon will line up ninth, with Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda rounding out the top ten. Isack Hadjar in the Racing Bulls car starts 11th, ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who endured a messy qualifying and could only manage 12th despite finishing third in the earlier Sprint Race.
Further down the grid, Gabriel Bortoleto (Stake) and Alpine’s Jack Doohan occupy 13th and 14th, while Liam Lawson in the second Racing Bulls machine starts 15th. Nico Hulkenberg lines up 16th for Stake, ahead of Aston Martin teammates Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in 17th and 18th, respectively. Haas rookie Ollie Bearman will start 19th.
The biggest shake-up came on Sunday morning when Alpine made suspension changes to Pierre Gasly’s car, breaking parc fermé regulations. As a result, Gasly is required to start the race from the pit lane.
With the grid now set—pending final FIA confirmation—all eyes turn to Sunday’s main event in Miami, which promises thrilling battles throughout the field. From Verstappen defending his lead to rookies like Antonelli and Bearman seeking to make their mark, and midfield teams like Williams and Haas pushing for valuable points, the stage is set for an action-packed race.
Here is the adjusted full starting grid for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2. Lando Norris (McLaren)
3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
5. George Russell (Mercedes)
6. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
7. Alex Albon (Williams)
8. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
10. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)
11. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
13. Gabriel Bortoleto (Stake)
14. Jack Doohan (Alpine)
15. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
16. Nico Hulkenberg (Stake)
17. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
18. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
19. Ollie Bearman (Haas)
PIT LANE: Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Will Verstappen convert pole into victory, or can Norris and Antonelli challenge him in Miami’s unpredictable conditions?
