The New York Timesby George Ramsay, Michael Bailey, John Riker, Luke Smith, Madeline Coleman·May 1, 2026
liveUpdated 6h agoThe Formula 1 season got back underway in Miami with McLaren closing the gap to Mercedes.The Athletic Live TeamMay 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDTLando Norris denied Mercedes pole for the first time this season. Getty ImagesMiami 2026 sprint race grid is setAfter a five-week hiatus, Formula 1 is back as the season resumes in Miami.McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position in sprint qualifying today, finishing ahead of Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli with the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri third. In the earlier 90-minute free practice session, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc led the way (1:29.310), followed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Piastri. Tomorrow sees the sprint race around Miami International Autodrome followed by qualifying for Sunday’s grand prix. Share your views: live@theathletic.comMiami sprint race: Provisional grid This is going to be a belter tomorrow. Here is the starting grid as it stands for tomorrow’s sprint race around Miami.1: LANDO NORRIS (McLaren) > 2: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) 3: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) > 4: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5: Max Verstappen (Red Bull) > 6: George Russell (Mercedes) 7: Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) > 8: Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 9: Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) > 10: Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 11: Bortoleto (Audi)
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