The Miami Grand Prix is about to start. Until qualifying, the Grand Prix weekend in Miami seemed to be heading for a predictable outcome. However, due to a red flag in the closing stages of Q3, the race at Miami International Autodrome will start with an astonishing order on the grid. Don't miss any of the action with our live blog!
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Red flag in Q3 creates an exciting grid
Although Max Verstappen showed a dominant pace in the free practice sessions, he could not record a time in Q3 due to mistakes by himself and Charles Leclerc. Both drivers made a mistake during their first run and thus had to go all out to set a good time in their second attempt. However, things went wrong for Leclerc, who put his Ferrari in the wall.
Leclerc's crash halted the session with a minute and a half to go, making it impossible for the Formula 1 drivers to make another attempt after the red flag. Sergio Perez secured pole position, while Verstappen was stranded on P9. The Dutchman reached out and attributed the result to his own mistake.
The late red flag proved good for an extremely surprising starting line-up. Fernando Alonso will undoubtedly attempt to finish off Perez's first place from the front row, while Carlos Sainz has an eager Kevin Magnussen alongside him. Pierre Gasly secured his best starting position of the season with P5. He will start alongside Mercedes driver George Russell, whose teammate must come from far away: Lewis Hamilton came no further than 13th in qualifying.
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