Event: Miami Grand Prix
Track: Miami International Autodrome
Warm-up lap starts at: 16:00 Local | 22:00 CET | 21:00 UK | 13:00 LA | 05:00 Tokio
As the Miami sun casts long shadows over the glitzy paddock, anticipation buzzes in the air for tomorrow's Formula 1 Grand Prix. The grid is set, and the strategies are being finely tuned as teams and drivers prepare to battle under the Floridian sun. At the heart of the excitement stands the start grid, promising a spectacle of high-octane racing and strategic chess.
Leading the charge from pole position is Max Verstappen, Red Bull's reigning champion, who once again demonstrated his exceptional skill by clinching his sixth consecutive pole this season. His mastery of the Miami International Autodrome's tricky conditions has set him apart, but the race is anything but won. Lining up beside him is Charles Leclerc in his vibrant Ferrari, hungry for victory and poised to challenge the Dutch powerhouse right from the off.
In the second row, Carlos Sainz, also in a Ferrari, shares space with Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull. Sainz, having expressed slight regret over his qualifying performance, is eager to convert his P3 start into a podium finish, while Perez looks to disrupt the Ferraris and support his teammate in extending their championship lead.
The third row sees McLaren's young star, Oscar Piastri, alongside Lando Norris. Piastri's impressive pace, despite not having the full latest upgrades like his teammate, speaks volumes of his rising form. Norris, having opted for medium tires in Q3, may have a strategic ace up his sleeve, aiming to capitalize on tire longevity.
Mercedes lines up on the fourth row, with George Russell edging out Lewis Hamilton by the slimmest of margins. Both drivers, grappling with a car that has been tricky to dial in this season, are hopeful that their race setups will perform better than their qualifying stints suggested.
As the evening cools and the track lights begin to glimmer, the stage is set for a race that is as unpredictable as it is thrilling. With strategic decisions on tires and pit stops critical to success, every team on the grid knows that the race to the first corner could define their entire Miami Grand Prix. Fans around the world hold their breath as the countdown begins, ready to witness another chapter of Formula 1 history being written on the vibrant, vivacious streets of Miami.
F1 Starting Grid 2024 Miami GP
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Lap Time | Pole gap |
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:27,241 | |
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:27,382 | +0,141s |
| 3 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:27,455 | +0,214s |
| 4 | 11 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull | 1:27,460 | +0,219s |
| 5 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:27,594 | +0,353s |
| 6 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:27,675 | +0,434s |
| 7 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28,067 | +0,826s |
| 8 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:28,107 | +0,866s |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | 1:28,146 | +0,905s |
| 10 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1:28,192 | +0,951s |
| 11 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:28,222 | +0,981s |
| 12 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:28,324 | +1,083s |
| 13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:28,371 | +1,130s |
| 14 | 23 | Alex Albon | Williams | 1:28,413 | +1,172s |
| 15 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:28,427 | +1,186s |
| 16 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 1:28,463 | +1,222s |
| 17 | 2 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:28,487 | +1,246s |
| 18 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:28,619 | +1,378s |
| 19 | 24 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 1:28,824 | +1,583s |
| 20 | 3 | *Daniel Ricciardo | Racing Bulls | 1:28,617 | +1,376s |
Penalties:
- Daniel Ricciardo, Racing Bulls #3 - 3 place grid penalty, due to overtaking under Safety Car conditions.
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