Andrea Kimi Antonelli Takes Pole in 2026 Miami Grand Prix Set for Early Start
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on May 3 due to rainy conditions. The event follows a sprint race won by Lando Norris. The 57-lap race streams exclusively on Apple TV in the United States.
motorsport.comMercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, according to Forbes. m. ET on May 3, three hours earlier than expected due to rainy conditions in the Miami area.
This marks the fifth annual running of the event at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida. The race weekend began with a sprint race, the second such event this season. Lando Norris, the reigning World Drivers Champion, finished first in the sprint race.
His McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took second place, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third. Norris will start the main race in P4 position. 3-mile course with 19 turns.
Streaming is available exclusively on Apple TV in the United States, with access to the entire 2026 Formula 1 season included at no additional cost for subscribers. Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. 99 per month.
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4 new sources added: @TheAthletic, BBC News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera
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2026 Miami Grand Prix race starts at 1 p.m. ET, three hours earlier due to rain.
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Sprint race held, with Lando Norris finishing first, Oscar Piastri second, and Charles Leclerc third.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the main race.
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Fifth annual running of the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.
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Second sprint race of the season occurs during the Miami Grand Prix weekend.
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Potential Impact
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Increased viewership for Apple TV due to exclusive F1 streaming rights.
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Expanded subscriber base for Apple TV via free trial promotions during the event.
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Potential attendance adjustments at Miami International Autodrome from earlier start time.
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Boost in Lando Norris's season performance following sprint race win as reigning champion.
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Weather-related scheduling precedents for future F1 races in rainy regions.
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