Max Verstappen to lead Miami sprint race after dicey qualifier

Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Miami F1 Grand Prix sprint, giving the Red Bull star the advantage for the qualifying race ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix.

Despite challenges with tire performance, Verstappen outpaced Charles Leclerc from Ferrari by a narrow margin.

Verstappen described his drive as "terrible," indicating difficulty in tire management during the sessions.

McLaren displayed potential with an upgraded vehicle, initially leading with Lando Norris, but, performance dipped in critical stages.

Mercedes struggled, with both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell making early exits due to performance issues.

The sprint race qualifier takes place tonight, ahead of tomorrow's main event Grand Prix race.

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