Kimi Antonelli Shatters Records as F1's Youngest Ever Polesitter in Miami
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Kimi Antonelli, an 18-year-old rookie from Mercedes, made history by securing the youngest pole position in Formula One during the sprint qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix. His impressive lap time of 1:26.482 beat McLaren's Oscar Piastri by a mere 0.045 seconds. Antonelli's achievement marks a significant milestone, surpassing the previous record held by Sebastian Vettel, and underscores his potential in the sport.
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Kimi Antonelli, at 18 years old, became the youngest polesitter in F1 history during the Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying.
Antonelli's pole time was 1:26.482, narrowly beating Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 0.045 seconds.
The previous record was held by Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 years and 73 days old when he achieved pole position.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli's performance, emphasizing the significance of the achievement regardless of the format.
Other notable drivers and their positions included Lando Norris (third), Max Verstappen (fourth), and Lewis Hamilton (seventh).
The sprint race offers points to the top eight finishers, adding competitive pressure to the event.
