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Thanks to all

Thank you all for joining us in this intense ranking with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!

May 4, 2024 5:11 PM ET
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Classification results

Sixth consecutive pole position for Max Verstappen, who took pole position in qualifying in the sprint, also won the sprint race and now has the pole position to start Sunday's race first.

May 4, 2024 5:08 PM ET
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🥇 POLE POSITION FOR MAX VERSTAPPEN

The Dutchman continues with his hegemony, who has been the fastest with the 1:27.241. Behind, the two Ferraris are going to start. 

May 4, 2024 5:05 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 00:00

Neither Ferrri improved. Hamilton eighth and Russsell seventh. 

May 4, 2024 5:02 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 00:00

Nobody is improving. It looks like Verstappen is going to take the pole position.

May 4, 2024 5:01 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 1:00

All the drivers start their laps. The two Red Bulls are already on their laps, the Ferraris are about to start there. 

May 4, 2024 5:00 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 2:14

Medium tire for both Mercedes drivers. Lewis Hamilton and Russell are at stake. 

May 4, 2024 4:59 PM ET
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⏳Q3 | 3:45 LAST TRY

The blankets are removed from all the cars. The reigning world champion starts, also the two Ferrari drivers. Last attempt for pole position 

May 4, 2024 4:57 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 4:30

An incident between Hulkenberg and Carlos Sainz has been noted. 

May 4, 2024 4:56 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 5:30

These are the times after the first attempt. There is one last one left to decide the pole position

May 4, 2024 4:55 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 7:10

Max Verstappen takes first place ahead of the two Ferrari drivers. Lando Norris with half is sixth 

May 4, 2024 4:53 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 8:00

Checo Pérez leads the session ahead of the two Mercedes drivers. 

May 4, 2024 4:52 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 9:00

First to set a lap time is Nico Hulkenberg with a 1:29.104.

May 4, 2024 4:52 PM ET
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⏳​Q3 | 10:00

Hulkenberg and the two Mercedes, one of the surprises, will fight to be in the top ten. Also Tsunoda's RB 

May 4, 2024 4:51 PM ET
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🚥 Q3 | 12:00 THE MOMENT OF TRUTH ARRIVES

Attention that Lando Norris starts with a half. A risky decision by the Briton. 

May 4, 2024 4:50 PM ET
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Both Aston Martin drivers are out. Stroll will start 11th and Fernando Alonso 15th.

May 4, 2024 4:48 PM ET
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Q3 | NO TIME TO START

Q3 is about to start. There are many candidates looking for pole position. The McClarens are candidates and also Leclerc.

May 4, 2024 4:46 PM ET
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❌ ​Q2 | 00:00​ PILOTOS ELIMINADOS

Stroll

Gasly

Ocon

Albon

Alonso

May 4, 2024 4:45 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 00:00

Fernando Alonso improves, but the Spanish driver is going to be left out. 
 

May 4, 2024 4:44 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 1:30

Both McClaren drivers start now with used tires. The battle to get into Q3 begins. Let's go there! 

May 4, 2024 4:39 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 2:28

All on track with the exception of Piastri and Lando Norris

May 4, 2024 4:39 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 3:41

Drivers start for the second round. New wheel for most of the drivers looking to get into the top ten. 

May 4, 2024 4:37 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 4:45 After the first round, these are the pilots in jeopardy

Right now Ocon, Hamilton, Stroll, Alonso and Albon are the drivers who would be eliminated.

May 4, 2024 4:36 PM ET
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🟨​Q2 | 6:41

The Williams driver went yellow flag for Alex Albon, who went long at turn 17. Although he can continue 

May 4, 2024 4:34 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 7:22

Bad lap by Fernando Alonso, right now he would be out. The other Spaniard, Carlos Sainz 4th, ahead of Max Verstappen. 

May 4, 2024 4:33 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 8:28

Max Verstappen was first with a 1:27.972, but note that the two McClaren overtook him. Charles Leclerc was first with a 1:27.533.

May 4, 2024 4:32 PM ET
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⏳Q2 | 10:15

The first to close the lap will be Max Verstappen. 

May 4, 2024 4:30 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 11:25

The two Ferrari drivers start unhurriedly. Sainz has let Leclerc pass. While Alex Albon, the only Williams in Q2, goes out.

May 4, 2024 4:29 PM ET
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⏳​Q2 | 13:00

The Ferraris start to leave, the two Red Bulls and all the others behind. All new with the exception of the Red Bull drivers.

May 4, 2024 4:28 PM ET
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🚥 Q2 | 15:00 Q2 begins

At the moment none of them goes out on track. The drivers are waiting for a few moments

May 4, 2024 4:27 PM ET
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😱 THERE IS ALMOST CHAOS

Tsunoda stood still on the track and could have generated fear. 

May 4, 2024 4:24 PM ET
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❌ Q1 | 00:00 DRIVERS ELIMINATED

These were the drivers who were eliminated in Q1. Surprise with Ricciardo, from 4th in the sprint and falls in Q1. On the limit Fernando Alonso 

Bottas 

Sargeant

Ricciardo 

Magnussen 

Zhou
 

May 4, 2024 4:22 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 0:30

There is a lot of green on the track. The decisive moment of Q1 arrives. Five drivers are going to be left out. Magnussen is going to be left out 

May 4, 2024 4:19 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 1:33

All on track except Checo Perez, who is now in first place with the Mexican 

May 4, 2024 4:17 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 2:23

There is a lot of queuing at the pit exit. Just over two minutes left to finish Q1.

May 4, 2024 4:16 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 4:00

Right now Sargeant, Gasly, Magnussen, Zhou and Albon are out. In danger Ricciardo, Tsunoda and Bottas. Verstappen starts with a new soft one. 

May 4, 2024 4:15 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 5:45

Lando Norris takes second place. The McLaren driver is now behind the Spanish driver. 

May 4, 2024 4:14 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 6:24

Again Carlos Sainz first. The Ferrari driver has gone down from 28. He is placed with 1:27.937.

May 4, 2024 4:13 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 | 7:15

Stroll makes lap and gets sixth, but is snatched that position by his teammate, Carlos Sainz, while Lewis Hamilton third between the two Ferrari drivers. 

May 4, 2024 4:12 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 8:25

Max Verstappen takes the lead on his first lap with a 1:28.023. One tenth faster than the Spanish driver. 

May 4, 2024 4:10 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 10:45

The two Spaniards to the garage, while Max Verstappen starts his lap.

May 4, 2024 4:08 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 11:45

Max Verstappen has just left, now Sargeant, who will be the next to leave. 

May 4, 2024 4:07 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 12:14

Charles Leclerc takes second place in the same tenth as Carlos Sainz. The two Ferrari in command, behind Checo Perez. 

May 4, 2024 4:06 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 13:00

Many corrections from Lewis Hamilton who gets first. Although it is taken away by his teammate, Russell and Carlos Sainz, who takes the lead, setting 1:28.159.

May 4, 2024 4:05 PM ET
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⏳​Q1 16:00

Attention that Ricciardo has complained about an exit of Zhou. The incident of the Chinese driver has been noted;

May 4, 2024 4:04 PM ET
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🚥 Q1 18:00 | QUALIFYING BEGINS

There was already traffic at the start. Everyone wants to get out on the track fast. 

May 4, 2024 4:02 PM ET
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👨🏻‍🎤 FAMOUS IN MIAMI

Singer Gonzalo Julián Conde, known as Bizarrap is at the Grand Prix of Miami. Pay attention to his favorite driver and the team he supports. 

May 4, 2024 3:57 PM ET
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Circuit Data

Circuit length: 5.412 kilometers

Lap record: 1:29.708 (Max Verstappen in 2023)

Construction: May 8, 2022

First Grand Prix: 2022

May 4, 2024 3:53 PM ET
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Will you be racing next year in Formula 1?

Kimi Antonelli is one of the drivers that sounds next season to replace Lewis Hamilton. The Italian born in 2006 is in Formula 1 and is one of the candidates to join Mercedes for next year. 

May 4, 2024 3:50 PM ET
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📅 The numbers of Valteri Bottas

The future of the Finn, who has 10 Formula 1 victories and 20 pole positions, is up in the air. Nico Hulkenberg will be at Sauber next year. 

May 4, 2024 3:48 PM ET
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Verstappen has never won pole position in Miami

Charles Leclerc took pole position in 2022 at this circuit ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz, while Checo Perez finished third. 

While last year the pole position went to Checo Perez, ahead of two Spanish drivers, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz. 

However, yesterday the Dutchman already achieved his first mini pole in Miami by finishing first in qualifying for the sprint race. 

May 4, 2024 3:44 PM ET
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👏 To applaud

Carlos Sainz after the sprint race had a nice detail with Daniel Ricciardo. The Ferrari driver has tried to overtake the RB driver on numerous occasions, but without succeeding. Finally, after the race, the Spaniard gave him a thumbs up, recognizing the good defensive work done by the Australian. 

May 4, 2024 3:25 PM ET
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😱 INSOLENT

Kevin Magnussen was penalized in the sprint race with four penalties, totaling 35 seconds. The Danish driver has defended against Lewis Hamilton at all costs to help his teammate Hulkenberg. 

May 4, 2024 3:23 PM ET
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😡 Fernando Alonso explodes against the FIA.

The Aston Martin driver was very angry after the sprint race because of Lewis Hamilton's start. In addition, the Spaniard was already angry about his penalties in Australia and in the sprint race in China. These were his statements 

May 4, 2024 3:17 PM ET
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🔝 Top-8 of sprint race

These are the drivers who have managed to score in the sprint race that ended just a few hours ago. Max Verstappen has finished in first position sweeping. To note that both RB drivers have managed to score with Ricciardo fourth. 

May 4, 2024 3:15 PM ET
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WE RETURN

In a few minutes the qualifying of the Grand Prix of Miami will start, both the preview and the minute by minute can be followed here on VAVEL. 

May 4, 2024 3:07 PM ET
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Never before seen

Esteban Ocon was penalized ten seconds before the sprint race as he touched Charles Leclerc at the pit lane exit. The Alpine driver finally finished 15th. 

May 4, 2024 12:55 PM ET
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Lio at the exit

A bumpy start with a very aggressive Lewis Hamilton, which caused the end of the race for Lando Norris, as well as a touch of the two Aston Martin drivers, Lance Stroll had to retire, while Fernando Alonso suffered a puncture, but was able to continue in the race. This incident led to the Safety Car 

May 4, 2024 12:52 PM ET
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Ride for Max Verstappen

The sprint race, the short race of the Grand Prix of Miami, which was held this Saturday, was won by Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver started from pole position and swept to a comfortable victory again. 
 

May 4, 2024 12:48 PM ET
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Stay tuned to follow Miami Grand Prix Qualifying

In a few moments we will share with you the qualifying preview of the Miami Grand Prix, as well as the latest information from the Miami International Raceway circuit. Don't miss any detail of the race with VAVEL's minute-by-minute live online coverage.

May 4, 2024 10:00 AM ET
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How to watch the Miami Grand Prix Qualifying in Formula 1?

If you want to watch the Miami Grand Prix Qualifying on TV, your options are DAZN and ESPN

If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.

May 4, 2024 9:55 AM ET
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What time is the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Qualifying?

This is the starting time of the classification in several countries:

Argentina: 15:00 AM

Bolivia: 15:00 AM

Brazil: 16:00 AM

Chile: 15:00 AM

Colombia: 14:00 AM

Ecuador: 14:00 AM

USA (ET): 16:00 AM

Spain: 22:00 PM

Mexico: 14:00 AM

Paraguay: 15:00 AM

Peru: 15:00 AM

Uruguay: 15:00 AM

Venezuela: 15:00 AM

England: 20:00 AM

Australia : 05:00 AM

India: 00:30 AM

May 4, 2024 9:50 AM ET
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New movement for 2024

After the announcement of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari before the start of 2024, in addition to the renewal of Fernando Alonso with Aston Martin, it is now known that Nico Hulkenberg, who is 36 years old, will leave Haas at the end of the season. Now it has become known that Nico Hulkenberg, who is 36 years old, will leave Haas at the end of the season. He has signed for Sauber, which in 2026 will be Audi. The contract is for three seasons. The German driver's teammate is uncertain, although according to the journalist and narrator of Formula 1 races on DAZN it will not be Carlos Sainz. 

May 4, 2024 9:45 AM ET
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Grid for the sprint race of the Grand Prix of Miami

On the front row next to Max will be Charles Leclerc, despite his accident in the first practice. Checo Pérez will start third. To highlight the position of Ricciardo's RB, in the second line ahead of Carlos Sainz. Far behind the two Mercedes drivers, Russell 11th and Lewis Hamilton 12th, who have failed to reach SQ3.

May 4, 2024 9:40 AM ET
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Sprint Pole for Verstappen

It has become a regular occurrence. The Dutch driver has been the fastest as in the first session in the sprint qualifying, which will be held this Saturday. The three-time world champion, who could not make it in the first sprint of 2024, where Lando Norris did it in the wet and he finished fourth. This time he has made up for it and already has the first of the year in his pocket. 

May 4, 2024 9:35 AM ET
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Start strong from the first session

Max Verstappen has been the fastest in the only practice sessions at the Grand Prix of Miami. The Dutch driver, although he did not look comfortable, finished in first position. Second was the Australian Oscar Piastri and in third position Carlos Sainz. Mexican Checo Perez was sixth, while Fernando Alonso was second last of the session, only ahead of Leclerc. However, the Aston Martin driver decided to be the only one not to use soft tyres, saving them for the weekend. 

May 4, 2024 9:30 AM ET
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Mistake that has left you without free

Charles Leclerc did not start the Miami Grand Prix well after spinning at Turn 16 where he stalled. The Monaco driver had to say goodbye to the only free practice session and had to watch it from the pit lane. 

May 4, 2024 9:25 AM ET
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What happened at the last Grand Prix in Miami?

The race started with Checo Perez from pole position and with two Spaniards in the top three positions, Alonso 2nd and Carlos Sainz 9th. Verstappen started in ninth position, but gradually climbed positions. 

The Dutch driver on lap 15 was already second after overtaking the two Spanish drivers. While Carlos Sainz was penalized with five seconds after passing through the pits in his fight with his compatriot. Despite that, Fernando Alonso passed the Ferrari driver on track. With nine laps to go, Max passed his teammate and finished first in the race with a great comeback. Behind, Mexico's Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso, who achieved his 102nd podium finish. 

May 4, 2024 9:20 AM ET
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Grand Prix of Miami with novelty

This Saturday, May 4, 2024, the qualifying for the Grand Prix of Miami, the first on American soil, will take place. The big novelty is the sprint race, the second of the season after being held in China two weeks ago. 

May 4, 2024 9:15 AM ET
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Welcome to VAVEL.COM's coverage of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Qualifying 2024

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your host for this qualifier. We will provide you with pre-match analysis and news here live on VAVEL.
 

May 4, 2024 9:10 AM ET