ontoThe most anticipated weekend is finally here for all Formula One lovers. The 2024 Formula 1 Miami GP Sprint Race is going to be a great warm-up to the main event of the weekend. The Sprint Race is the second race of this season which has turned into exciting, quick-paced race qualifying. The dominance of Red Bull has yet again been showcased at the Qualifying as Max Verstappen won the pole position in the Formula 1 sprint race Qualifying at the 2024 Miami GP.
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The purpose of this sprint race is to produce exciting, competitive racing and prepare for Sunday’s Grand Prix. This race allows the drivers to show their skills and get more points.
Leclerc will start second in the sprint race while the Dutchman will be starting in the pole position. While Daniel Ricciardo gave an impressive drive with a fourth-place finish in the RB, beating Carlos Sainz in fifth.
The McLaren driver Lando Norris was leading during SQ1 and SQ2, but the pace did not seem to hold into SQ3 on the soft tires.
What are the sprint qualifying results at the Miami GP?
Here are the sprint qualifying results for the 2024 Miami GP.
| Position | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 3 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull |
| 4 | Daniel Ricciardo | RB/Honda RBPT |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 7 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 9 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas |
| 11 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
| 14 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
| 15 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB/Honda RBPT |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 17 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber |
| 18 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber |
| 19 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
| 20 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
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— Formula 1 (@F1) May 4, 2024
The excitement for the main event rises as the Sprint Qualifying race has come to an end. The track is set for an exciting Grand Prix, with drivers looking to convert their Sprint Qualifying into a memorable race.
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Fiza is a writer at The Sports Orbit, focusing on F1 coverage. She is currently pursuing her master’s in broadcasting journalism and has a profound love for motorsports. She finds F1 to be the most engaging among others due to its adrenaline rush. She got interested in the sport after watching an F1 race with her brother and uncle, and she’s been hooked ever since. Her favorite team is Mercedes and she is a fan of Lewis Hamilton. Besides her dedication to F1, she enjoys activities like reading, practicing her calligraphy skills, and experimenting with cooking.
