Kimi Antonelli Takes Historic Pole at Miami Grand Prix Sprint
Miami, FL — Kimi Antonelli, at just 18 years old, made history by securing pole position for the Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix, marking him as the youngest driver to achieve this feat in Formula 1. The Mercedes rookie outpaced renowned competitors Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during Friday’s qualifying session.
"The qualifying was very intense," Antonelli remarked. “I felt really good since this morning and confident going into qualifying. The last lap came together perfectly, and I’m thrilled to achieve my first pole position."
Antonelli’s performance—his first top-three finish in any segment of an F1 weekend—was largely unexpected. He acknowledged that while he is elated about his current standing, his focus now shifts toward Saturday’s qualifying session where he aims to become the youngest polesitter for a Grand Prix.
"We will enjoy this moment a little bit, but I want to focus on repeating this success,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the evolving track conditions.
His father was present in the Mercedes garage to celebrate the moment, reinforcing the familial support that has been pivotal in Antonelli’s career. “It was really nice to share this moment with him,” Antonelli reflected, highlighting the emotional significance of his achievement.
As anticipation builds for the Sprint race, attention now turns to Antonelli’s potential to repeat his impressive performance, with a keen eye on the evolving competitive landscape as the event unfolds.
