Kimi Antonelli will lead the F1 field to green for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix after a stunning qualifying performance.
He has become just the third driver to take their first three poles consecutively - the others being Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher after pipping Max Verstappen by a tenth to P1.
Charles Leclerc is third alongside Lando Norris with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the third row, as Oscar Piastri slumped to P7.
Who can do what during the 57-lap race?
Check out the full 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix starting grid below!
NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.
Full starting grid for 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2nd | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 3rd | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4th | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 5th | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6th | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 7th | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 8th | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 9th | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull |
| 10th | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 11th | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi |
| 12th | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 13th | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 14th | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 15th | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 16th | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 17th | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls |
| 18th | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 19th | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 20th | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac |
| 21st | Sergio Perez | Cadillac |
| 22nd | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi |
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