Miami GP: Antonelli Takes Pole, Toto Wolff Warns Against Hype; Hamilton Looks Ahead After Disappointing Race
Where things stand
Updated May 5, 03:29 PMKimi Antonelli took pole position and won the Miami Grand Prix, his third consecutive Formula 1 victory. The Italian’s streak, the first by an Italian since Alberto Ascari in 1952, extends his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 20 points. Team principal Toto Wolff warned against hype, stating it’s easier to calm a wild talent than to motivate a donkey. Charles Leclerc qualified third for Ferrari, and Max Verstappen reported that Red Bull updates have improved his car control.
Open questions
- Can Antonelli maintain his dominant form over the rest of the season?
- Will Wolff's efforts to manage expectations keep Antonelli grounded?
- How will Hamilton's change in approach for the Canadian GP affect his performance?
- Can Verstappen's improved comfort with the car translate into a consistent challenge?
- With Mercedes in front, can Ferrari or Red Bull close the gap?
Key actors
What's corroborated
Kimi Antonelli has pole position for the Miami GP.
4 sourcesacross 1 articleRussell is now 20 points behind Antonelli.
3 sourcesacross 1 articleToto Wolff said Antonelli's trajectory in karting and junior formulas was outstanding.
2 sourcesacross 1 articleToto Wolff said 'It's easier to calm someone down that is wild. Because you won't be able to accelerate a donkey.'
2 sourcesacross 1 articleWolff faced criticism for asking too much too soon of Antonelli.
2 sourcesacross 1 article
Timeline7
Lewis Hamilton finished seventh in Miami GP after first-lap contact with Franco Colapinto; plans different approach for Canada.
Grid penalties: Antonelli and Leclerc penalized, altering the sprint starting order.
Additional 27 media reports confirm Antonelli's pole position.
24 articles from 9 publications confirm Antonelli's pole position, reinforcing earlier reports.
Multiple sources confirm Kimi Antonelli took pole position ahead of Max Verstappen for the Miami Grand Prix.
Daily Express reports that the starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix was changed hours before the sprint race, confirming earlier accounts.