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Evening Standard
Philip Duncan

Miami Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli springs upset to take maiden pole ahead of Oscar Piastri for sprint

Mercedes on top: Kimi Antonelli will start Saturday’s sprint race on pole - (Getty Images)

Teenager Kimi Antonelli sprung the surprise of the season so far by taking pole position for Saturday's sprint race in Miami.

The 18-year-old Italian, just six rounds into his rookie campaign as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, saw off championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds at the Hard Rock Stadium.

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