The FIA has officially announced the starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix Sprint race, with some surprises and penalties impacting the starting positions. Williams’ Alexander Albon faced a significant setback, as he will have to start the Sprint directly from the pits due to modifications made to his car. This change prevents him from starting from his original position, 19th place, imposing a greater challenge on the race.
His teammate Logan Sargeant also struggled in Sprint Qualifying but will start from 18th after Stake F1’s Valtteri Bottas received a grid penalty. This move reflects the competitive environment and strict rules that define classifications in Formula 1.
Pole position was taken by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who continued to show his superiority on the track by securing first place with a solid performance. Behind him, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc achieved an excellent second position, while Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez will complete third place on the grid, promising an exciting start.
Daniel Ricciardo, who has been competitive, surprised by securing the fourth fastest time, placing himself alongside Perez on the second row of the grid. Ricciardo’s performance indicates he could be a strong competitor during the Sprint, potentially challenging the leaders.
The starting grid for the Sprint reflects not only the skills of the drivers, but also the strategies and technical preparations of the teams. With Albon starting from the pits, the recovery race he faces could be one of the focal points of the Sprint, highlighting the importance of every technical and tactical decision in the championship.
As the race approaches, all eyes will be on how drivers will navigate the complexities of the Miami International Autodrome, especially with the changes and penalties that have rearranged the starting field. The Sprint promises to be a fascinating display of skill, strategy and, possibly, unexpected championship twists.
The Sprint start is scheduled for 1pm (Brasília time, GMT -3) with real-time coverage from F1MANIA.NET.
Check out the official starting grid for the 2024 Miami GP Sprint race:
1) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Honda RBPT)
2) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
3) Sergio Pérez (Red Bull/Honda RBPT)
4) Daniel Ricciardo (RB/Honda RBPT)
5) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
6) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes)
7) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Mercedes)
8) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Mercedes)
9) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes)
10) Nico Hülkenberg (Haas/Ferrari)
11) George Russell (Mercedes)
12) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
13) Esteban Ocon (Alpine/Renault)
14) Kevin Magnussen (Haas/Ferrari)
15) Yuki Tsunoda (RB/Honda RBPT)
16) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Renault)
17) Zhou Guanyu (Sauber/Ferrari)
18) Logan Sargeant (Williams/Mercedes)
19) Valtteri Bottas (Sauber/Ferrari)
20) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes)
F1MANIA.NET follows the Miami GP ‘in loco’ with journalists Victor D. Berto and Rodrigo França.
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