Norris Sets Fastest Time in Q2 of Miami Shootout Qualifying: Perez, Leclerc, and Verstappen Follow Suit
In an exciting turn of events at the Miami Shootout qualifying, Lando Norris of McLaren set the best time in Q2, securing the pole position for the Sprint race scheduled for tomorrow. Behind Norris, we have Sergio Perez, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen, with Carlos Sainz finishing in 8th place. Notably, the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were eliminated from the qualifying session.
The action-packed weekend in Miami kicked off with the only free practice session, leading up to the intense qualifying rounds. Fans can catch all the thrilling moments live on Sky and streaming on NOW.
Verstappen showcased his speed and skill by topping the charts in the Sprint qualifiers with a blazing time of 1:27.641. Leclerc followed closely in 2nd place, with Perez, Ricciardo, and Alonso rounding up the top five.
Despite a strong performance from Norris, the McLaren driver finished in 6th place, while Hamilton faced a setback with an incident in the pit-lane. The session also saw surprises with Mercedes facing a double exclusion and updates being brought to Miami.
As the anticipation builds for the Sprint race, all eyes will be on the drivers vying for victory on the challenging Miami circuit. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the Grand Prix weekend unfolds.