What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Miami

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Sprint, marking the first time a non-Mercedes driver has achieved this in 2026 after a commanding lap in SQ3. McLaren's upgrades appear to have pushed them to the front, with Oscar Piastri qualifying in P3, demonstrating a significant step forward for the Woking-based team. Mercedes had a challenging day, with Kimi Antonelli managing P2 but George Russell struggling with car balance and tire overheating, finishing P6. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took P4 and P7 respectively, as the grid remains tightly packed ahead of the upcoming Sprint and Grand Prix.