The Miami Grand Prix Sprint race grid

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The 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint race, launching Saturday at 5:00 PM UK time, ignites a crucial weekend at the Miami International Autodrome.

The 19-lap mad dash, the first competitive session of the day, promises some thrilling action with points awarded to the top eight finishers, setting the tone for the main Grand Prix qualifying session immediately following.

With a star-studded grid led by a teenage sensation and championship contenders hungry for momentum, the stage is set for a great spectacle in Miami Gardens.

Kimi Antonelli’s sublime performance not only showcased the young Italian’s raw talent but also signaled Mercedes’ resurgence, with the W16 proving a formidable weapon this weekend around the Miami International Autodrome.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri, who has been a model of consistency in his title chase, lines up alongside Antonelli on the front row, eager to capitalize on McLaren’s pace along with teammate Lando Norris in P3.

Knowing that every point in the Sprint could prove crucial in the championship battle, fans expect an all-out battle in the short-format event.

2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race - Starting Grid

PosDriverTeam
1Kimi AntonelliMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
2Oscar PiastriMcLaren F1 Team
3Lando NorrisMcLaren F1 Team
4Max VerstappenOracle Red Bull Racing
5George RussellMercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
6Charles LeclercScuderia Ferrari HP
7Lewis HamiltonScuderia Ferrari HP
8Alex AlbonAtlassian Williams Racing
9Isack HadjarVisa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team
10Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Aramco F1 Team
11Nico HulkenbergStake F1 Team Kick Sauber
12Esteban OconMoneyGram Haas F1 Team
13Pierre GaslyBWT Alpine F1 Team
14Liam LawsonVisa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team
15Carlos SainzAtlassian Williams Racing
16Lance StrollAston Martin Aramco F1 Team
17Jack DoohanBWT Alpine F1 Team
18Yuki TsunodaOracle Red Bull Racing
19Gabriel BortoletoStake F1 Team Kick Sauber
20Oliver BearmanMoneyGram Haas F1 Team

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