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Five Winners and Five Losers from F1 Miami Grand Prix Qualifying
The qualifying session for the Miami Grand Prix delivered a rollercoaster of emotions as several top drivers shone under pressure while others faltered in surprising fashion. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from the session.
Winners
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
The reigning champion bounced back in style, claiming pole with a flawless lap. After setbacks in earlier sessions, Verstappen proved once again why he’s the man to beat.
2. George Russell (Mercedes)
Russell delivered a strong performance to put his Mercedes on the front row, showing consistent pace and capitalizing on Ferrari and McLaren’s struggles.
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Leclerc kept his cool to secure P3. Though not on pole, his pace suggests Ferrari may still be in the hunt for Sunday’s win.
4. Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
Tsunoda impressed by making it into Q3, outpacing several senior drivers and continuing his rise as a serious midfield threat.
5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
The veteran continues to deliver, placing his Aston Martin inside the top 10. His experience and racecraft could pay off big in the Grand Prix.
Losers
1. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
Hamilton’s shock exit in Q1 was one of the biggest stories of the day. A poor setup and lack of grip saw him qualify a disastrous P17.
2. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Expected to be in the mix for the front rows, Norris could only manage P6 — disappointing given McLaren’s pace in earlier sessions.
3. Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
While he made Q3, Ocon struggled with car balance and couldn’t convert that into a competitive time, landing a low P9.
4. Valtteri Bottas (Kick Sauber)
Bottas was knocked out in Q1 and continues to face challenges with performance and car handling in 2025.
5. Logan Sargeant (Williams)
The home favorite once again failed to impress, qualifying near the back and drawing criticism for his lack of pace in front of his home crowd.
As we head into the race, these results have shaken up expectations — and set the stage for high drama on Sunday.
