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Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive pole in Miami Qualifying, despite a challenging Sprint that saw him drop to sixth due to a track limits penalty. George Russell claimed fifth in qualy, following his fifth-place finish in the Sprint. McLarens Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri dominated the Sprint, but they struggled in qualifying, landing fourth and seventh respectively. Ferraris Charles Leclerc maintained third position in both sessions. Lewis Hamilton secured sixth in qualifying.

Teams adjusted their setups post-Sprint, with Mercedes and Ferrari benefiting from changes amid windy conditions. McLaren faced challenges with heat and gusts, despite their Sprint dominance. Alpine secured a Sprint point via Pierre Gasly in eighth, and Franco Colapinto matched that in qualifying. Lower-ranked teams like Audi, Haas, and Williams faced fires, disqualifications, and progress without significant upgrades.

Drivers praised the tight field, with four teams in the top four spots. Antonelli highlighted his recovery, Russell focused on improved pace in rain, and Leclerc commended Ferraris aero package. Norris acknowledged rivals progress, while team bosses emphasized executions role. Tributes to Alex Zanardis resilience were made by Ferrari and McLaren.

Audi faced ongoing issues with Nico Hulkenberg not starting the Sprint, and Haas chased balance issues. Pirelli predicts a one-stop dry race on medium-hard tires, but untested wet conditions pose a challenge for these new cars. Tomorrows Grand Prix could see a grid flip with showers, with pace and preparation determining who rises in this ultra-close battle.

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