Summary

  • McLaren's Lando Norris takes Miami Grand Prix sprint pole

  • Antonelli second, Piastri third, Leclerc fourth

  • Verstappen fifth, Russell sixth and Hamilton seventh

  • First race since changes to new engine rules

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Lorraine McKenna

  1. Antonelli leads the way

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    At the tender age of 19, Kimi Antonelli has jumped above team-mate George Russell thanks to victories in China and Japan and has a nine-point buffer over the Briton, who won the first round in Australia and the opening sprint event in Shanghai.

    The points on offer in Saturday's 19-lap race (eight for a win) won't be enough for Russell to take the lead of the drivers' championship back but it could put pressure on Antonelli going into Sunday's main grand prix if the gap closes up tight before lights out.

    The two Ferrari drivers are sitting just behind the Mercedes pair in third and fourth, while Oscar Piastri's second place at Suzuka has lifted the Australian up to sixth place and four points behind world champion and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.

  2. Round four: Miami

    Lorraine McKenna
    BBC Sport Journalist

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    Hello, folks. Five weeks have passed since we last saw Formula 1 cars on track but the season is ready to resume across the pond at the Miami Grand Prix.

    And guess what? It's also a sprint weekend.

    Last time out in Japan at the end of March, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest title leader when he secured victory at the historic Suzuka circuit from pole position.

    The Italian teenager's second win in a row puts him nine points clear of Mercedes team-mate George Russell, who was one of the unlucky drivers on the wrong side of the safety-car period, at the top of the championship.

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    So much of the headlines across the opening three races were made up of opinions - good and bad - about the new regulations in 2026. The top dogs of F1 have made a series of rule changes during the break to address concerns, so round four will be the first look at how racing will move forward for the rest of the campaign.

    First practice in Miami has been extended to 90 minutes to give teams and drivers extra time on track after such a lengthy pause.

    Following the one and only dress rehearsal of the weekend, it's all systems go for qualifying for the sprint race tomorrow.