Antonelli becomes youngest pole winner in F1 history at Miami

Eighteen-year-old Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli made history at the Miami Grand Prix by becoming the youngest driver ever to take a pole position in any Formula 1 event, securing the top spot for the sprint race. Antonelli, in his first F1 season as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes, posted a track record lap to edge out championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds. The performance was particularly remarkable given Antonelli's lack of experience on the Miami circuit and the Mercedes team's unexpected competitiveness. Lando Norris qualified third, with Max Verstappen—competing for the first time as a new father—lining up fourth. Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, managed only seventh, while George Russell, Antonelli's teammate, was fifth. The Miami GP marks the first of three U.S. races this season, and the event has secured its place on the calendar until 2041.