Lando Norris, after qualifying P3:
“Good, close qualifying. Happy to get a good lap in there, not much more I could ask for.
“I’m concentrating on this weekend, today was in the right ballpark. A bit of a job to do for the sprint race but close enough that we can aim for pole tomorrow.”
Kieran Jackson3 May 2025 01:02
Kimi Antonelli after his pole position:
“I did not see that coming, to be honest. I was happy with the lap, there were still a few bits were I could have done a bit better.”
“I will enjoy this moment a bit more, but focus on tomorrow – it would be good to repeat ourselves.
The win? “It’s a big, big target. I think we’re pretty close, it’ll be important tomorrow to have a good start.
“Every weekend I’m learning massively. Having a break helped me gather more information, recharging the batteries. The whole qualifying I felt like making a step.
On family: “Really nice moment to share all together, I can always rely on my Dad and so nice to share this moment with him.”
Kieran Jackson3 May 2025 00:21
Oscar Piastri after qualifying P2:
“Reasonably happy, wasn’t the best lap ever – had a lock-up into the last corner which is probably where pole went away. All in all, pretty happy.
“Feeling positive still, will try and make up a spot tomorrow in the sprint.’
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 23:43
George Russell, after qualifying P5 for the sprint:
“Massive congrats to Kimi, really pleased to see he did an amazing job.
“We wanted to go on the early side because I didn’t have that confidence, P5 today – not great, more to improve, but amazing for Kimi and the team.
“Sprint race weekends are challenging, I haven’t quite felt it in the car today.”
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 23:20
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff:
“Young man, hopefully will make us lots of fun in the future!
“It’s about the trajectory, he’s done it, he’s quickest!”
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 22:59
Miami GP start times:
- Sprint race: 5pm
- Qualifying: 9pm
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 22:47
Kimi Antonelli, record-breaker!
Antonelli, 18, is the youngest pole-sitter in any format of Formula One!
The next-best was Sebastian Vettel, at 20 years old!
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 22:26
Kimi Antonelli after finishing on pole:
“It was a very intense qualifying, I felt really good and confident – the last lap was mighty! I put everything together, really happy to get the pole!
“Tomorrow is going to be nice to start on the front row, a different feeling. I can’t wait for tomorrow, to see how we can do in the sprint and in qualifying.”
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 22:23
Kimi Antonelli on team radio:
Antonelli: “Yes mate, come on! Not bad, not bad!
Bono: “Well done lad! I think we’re getting somewhere…”
Kieran Jackson2 May 2025 22:20
