Formula 1 already has the official starting grid set for the 2026 Miami GP. This Sunday’s race promises strong emotions after important changes in the final positions.
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The FIA confirmation consolidates a competitive scenario at the front, as well as relevant changes at the back of the grid, including a pit lane start.
Kimi Antonelli, from Mercedes, starts on pole position, with Max Verstappen beside him on the front row. Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris occupy the second row, followed by George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, while Oscar Piastri starts seventh.
Further back, Franco Colapinto starts eighth, followed by Pierre Gasly and Nico Hülkenberg closing the top 10. Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Carlos Sainz, and Esteban Ocon appear next, with Alexander Albon in 15th.
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Arvid Lindblad starts 16th, ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez complete the top 20, while Gabriel Bortoleto starts from 21st position. Isack Hadjar, after car changes, will start from the pit lane.
Check out the full grid:
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
4. Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes)
5. George Russell (Mercedes)
6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes)
8. Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes)
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes)
10. Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
11. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
12. Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari)
13. Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes)
14. Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari)
15. Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes)
16. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
17. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda)
18. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda)
19. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari)
20. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari)
21. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
Pit-lane – Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
The start of the Miami GP is scheduled for 2 PM Brasília time (GMT -3). F1MANIA.NET follows everything in real time, with full race coverage.
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