23:08
McLaren knocked off
The big disappointment of qualifying is McLaren. Both drivers didn’t make it through Q3. Mercedes shouldn’t be satisfied with the day either, even though Russell finished sixth. Throughout qualifying both drivers were unable to keep up with Ferrari and Mercedes and Hamilton even retired in Q2. It wasn’t enough for Nico Hülkenberg to make the top ten either. He was 12th in qualifying.
23:05
The favorite is beaten
Max Verstappen started qualifying as the big favorite, but suffered a setback in Q3 and is only ninth. In his first run, Verstappen did not get through optimally, after which he aborted his lap and bet everything on the second run. But the red flags nullified it and the dominator of the training sessions is only in ninth place. Overall, the starting line-up is also colorful and six different teams make up the top six.
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23:01
End of qualifying
The qualifying session at the Miami International Autodrome ended prematurely. The second row will be made up tomorrow by Carlos Sainz and Kevin Magnussen, who probably didn’t expect that. Pierre Gasly and George Russell are fifth and sixth respectively. After that Leclerc and Ocon. Only then does Max Verstappen, who was unable to set a time in Q3. Valtteri Bottas completes the top ten.
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23:00
Sergio Pérez wins qualifying at the USA-Miami Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing
Sergio Pérez is the laughing beneficiary of the Leclerc crash. The Mexican manages to secure pole position after his top time of 1:26.841 minutes in the first run. Next to him in the first row is Fernando Alonso.
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10:59 p.m
Red flag
Qualifying is canceled with a red flag and the race director announces that there will be no restart. So there is a colorful starting line-up on Sunday!
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10:58 p.m
Accident of Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
Accident by Charles Leclerc! The Ferrari driver had briefly touched the wall in a first run, now he loses the car and crashes into the gang. If the red flag comes, it should be very bitter for Verstappen. With only 1:36 minutes nobody will be able to set a lap anymore.
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10:55 p.m
It’s going to the showdown!
Now it’s time for the showdown! Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz open the second runs in Q3. They are followed by Russell ahead of Ocon and Alonso. Red Bull is further down the field.
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10:54 p.m
All in the pit lane
The field returns to the pit lane closed. Sergio Pérez leads the field while Verstappen is only ninth after his attempt was abandoned. His second attempt must now sit!
4.
22:52
Ferrari can’t stab
Ferrari can’t stab either and after mistakes Sainz and Leclerc are only in third and seventh place. Alonso, on the other hand, is a good second on used tyres.
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22:52
Sergio Pérez sets a new best time in Q3
Red Bull Racing
Sergio Pérez sets the first fast time in Q3 with a 1:26.841. Verstappen will not top that because he canceled his first attempt.
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10:49 p.m
Verstappen submits
Max Verstappen is the first driver to take to the track, followed by his teammates Pérez. Then follows Ocon in front of Alonso. Only Bottas is still in the garage.
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10:48 p.m
Q3 started
It’s served and in the next twelve minutes it’s all about pole position! Verstappen is the favorite, but the competition has come closer.
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22:41
Q2 ended
Q2 is over and unfortunately it’s over for Nico Hulkenberg now. He is eliminated in twelfth place. For Lewis Hamilton, the working day has already ended in 13th place! They are joined by Albon, Zhou and de Vries. Russell just saved himself in tenth place.
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10:40 p.m
Max Verstappen’s new best time in Q2
Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen follows up and with a 1:26.814 he is already back in first place. In midfield, meanwhile, the final phase is about the places in Q3.
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10:39 p.m
Charles Leclerc’s new best time in Q2
Ferrari
Charles Leclerc sets the new best time. Monegasse was able to put down a 1:26.964. But how long does time last? Verstappen is also on a fast lap again.
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10:38 p.m
Many under pressure
The last two minutes are running and many pilots are under pressure again when it comes to progressing. The distances are narrow, there are still many shifts possible.
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10:37 p.m
Hulkenberg in the danger zone
Nico Hulkenberg is one of those who absolutely need an improvement in the last few minutes. The German is currently in tenth place in the ranking.
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22:36
Pit radio Sergio Pérez
Red Bull Racing
Sergio Pérez informs his box that he hit the wall at Turn 4. However, it appears he escaped unscathed.
8th.
10:33 p.m
Sainz just behind
After his first fast lap, Carlos Sainz is only just behind Verstappen. He is just 0.038 seconds short of first place. Mercedes, Zhou, de Vries and Bottas would have been eliminated at the moment.
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10:30 p.m
Hulkenberg best driver on used tires
Of the drivers on used tyres, Nico Hulkenberg currently has the best record. He is in fourth place ahead of Magnussen. In the meantime, the Ferraris have also left.
4.
22:28
Max Verstappen’s new best time in Q2
Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen has completed his first flying lap and takes the lead with a 1:27.110. Pérez needed 0.218 seconds longer.
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22:27
Many on used tires
Of the eight drivers on the track, most are on used softs. At Red Bull and Alonso fresh soft tires are screwed to the cars.
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22:25
Q2 started
Q2 has started and this time it’s all about securing a place in the top ten. Max Verstappen is the first to take to the track, followed by his teammate.
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22:19
Q1 ended
Q1 is over and the Mercedes drivers made it through to the next lap in sixth and eleventh place! Things are different for McLaren. Both Norris and Piastri are surprisingly eliminated. Stroll didn’t make it either. They are joined by Tsunoda and Sargeant.
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22:18
Lots of movement
The last laps have started and there could still be a lot of movement in the rankings. Hülkenberg should be safe as he is currently sixth.
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22:16
Can Mercedes save itself?
At Mercedes, it’s in the decisive minutes. Both Hamilton and Russell are currently absent from Q2. So far there hasn’t been much going on in qualifying for Alpin either, who looked really good in the 3rd practice session.
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22:14
Hulkenberg jumps to fourth place
Nico Hülkenberg has picked up fresh softs and can thus improve to fourth place. This should ensure participation in Q2. Further into the danger zone: Mercedes!
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22:13
Examination after the session
Race officials say they will investigate the incident between Hamilton and Magnussen after the session.
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22:13
Box radio Guanyu Zhou
Alfa Romeo F1 Team
It’s pretty chaotic in Q1 and there’s the next fast crash. Leclerc almost cut Zhou, who swerved just in time to avoid being pinned between the Ferrari and the wall. “What the hell did he do?” Scolds the Alfa Romeo driver on the radio.
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22:11
Max Verstappen’s new best time in Q1
Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen marks a new best time in Q1 and is clearly ahead of his teammate by half a second. Leclerc is third ahead of Sainz. Russell has just managed to at least move up into the top ten.
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22:10
Pit radio Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes AMG F1 Team
Hamilton reports damage to the front wing over the radio. Shortly thereafter, repetitions show what exactly happened. He hit the wall at Turn 17 when he ran into a slow Magnussen. The incident was noted by the race director.
8th.
22:08
Improvement by Hulkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg manages to improve and at least moves up to eleventh place. Team colleague Magnussen is still well ahead in fifth place.
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22:07
Ferrari drivers don’t come by
The two Ferrari drivers are unable to pass Sergio Pérez. Leclerc can at least improve in second place. He is 0.116 seconds short of the best time. Verstappen is third ahead of Sainz. Far behind are the Mercedes, who wouldn’t even be in Q2 at the moment. Hulkenberg is currently not in the top 15 either.
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22:05
Sergio Pérez sets a new best time in Q1
Red Bull Racing
Sergio Pérez can improve and with a 1:28.306 he replaces his teammate at the top. The Ferraris are now doing their fast laps as well. They started Q1 very late.
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22:04
Max Verstappen’s new best time in Q1
Red Bull Racing
The times tumbled quickly and with a 1:28.424 Max Verstappen took first place. Magnussen is second ahead of Piastri and Norris.
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22:03
Albon sets first time
Williams Racing
Alex Albon sets the first time of the session. His 1:30.967 will certainly not last long.
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22:01
Albon is the first
It’s Alex Albon who starts qualifying. But it doesn’t last long and more and more pilots are taking to the track. A
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22:00
Start qualifying
The traffic lights are green, qualifying has started in Miami. In the first 18 minutes it’s all about getting into the top 15.
21:54
The conditions
The sun is shining in Miami and the track temperature is 46 degrees just before qualifying. The air temperature is almost 30 degrees. The chance of rain is 30 percent.
21:49
The distance
Driving at the Miami International Autodrome this weekend! The street circuit goes around the hard rock stadium of the Miami Dolphins football team and impresses with high-speed sections and technical corners. Shortly before the start of the weekend in Miami, the FIA made another small change and the DRS zones were each shortened by 75 meters. A measure that is not met with enthusiasm by everyone in the paddock, especially since last Sunday in Baku held little excitement after a few overtaking manoeuvres.
21:46
Mercedes far behind
Mercedes is only fighting for midfield positions. After Russell and Hamilton landed well in front with a late soft run in practice 1, they only managed positions ten and 13 in practice 3. There is no room for mistakes in qualifying.
21:37
Tight midfield
On the other hand, things are extremely tight in the midfield and nobody can afford to make a mistake in qualifying when it comes to qualifying for Q3. The Alpine, who experienced a difficult weekend in Baku after technical problems, presented themselves in good form, but Haas also seems to be improving. Nico Hülkenberg placed in the top ten in the final practice session.
21:30
A big favourite
After the final practice, there is a big favorite for pole position in Miami. Max Verstappen seems to get along well with the course and confidently set himself apart from the competition. Behind them were the usual suspects with the Ferrari and teammate Sergio Pérez. Unlike in Baku, however, it seems Ferrari are not quite in a position to annoy Verstappen.
21:11
Welcome!
Things are getting really serious for the first time this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix and starting at 10:00 p.m. the positions in tomorrow’s starting grid will be determined.