Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…

How qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix unfolded

How qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix unfolded as Sergio Perez took a surprise pole position thanks to the red flag caused by Charles Leclerc's crash.

06 May 2023
21:16
A busy end to Q1

All cars on track except the two Red Bulls.

Hamilton, Russell, Sargeant, Piastri and Norris are currently getting knocked out.

21:15
It's all changing

Hulkenberg and Bottas go fourth and fifth; de Vries into eighth. 

21:14
In the drop-zone currently

Piastri, Sargeant, Tsunoda, Norris and de Vries.

21:13
Mercedes struggling

Only 10th and 11th for Hamilton and Russell - it's not looking good.

21:11
Big lap from Verstappen

He sets a 1m27.363s to go 0.4s clear of Perez and Leclerc.

The track is ramping up.

21:09
Hamilton in the pit lane

Replays show Hamilton hitting the wall trying to avoid Magnussen.

Race control confirm they're aware of it - it has been noted.

21:08
Magnussen goes fifth

Haas flying?! Strong lap from Magnussen there.

21:07
Ferrari join the action

Leclerc slots into second, a tenth down on Perez's best time.

Sainz into fourth now.

21:05
Perez goes fastest

It's a 1m28.306s for the Mexican - a tenth ahead of Verstappen.

Gasly and Ocon complete the top four.

21:04
Bottas sets the early pace

Bottas is currently on top ahead of Tsunoda and Zhou.

Next, Hulkenberg has a bit of a moment but keeps it on the track.

21:01
Our prediction

1) Verstappen
2) Leclerc
3) Perez
4) Sainz
5) Alonso 

21:00
First cars on track

The usual midfield suspects are out there, including Bottas, who was seventh for Alfa Romeo in FP3.

20:59
Q1 is now underway

No mad rush to get out on track, though.

20:48
Weather update
20:40
20 minutes until qualifying gets underway

Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Qualifying
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5,…

20:28
What happened in FP3?

Read our FP3 report...

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA,
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

20:11
Miami

Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA,
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship,…

20:07
We're building up to qualifying

Just over 50 minutes until qualifying kicks off in Miami.

18:37
FP3 results

Full results from final practice

Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA,
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World…

18:30
Chequered flag

Verstappen fastest ahead of Leclerc, Perez, Sainz and Ocon.

18:28
Perez improves

A late improvement from the second Red Bull to slot into P2, 0.5s off Verstappen.

18:27
P1 for the champion

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…

18:23
Into the final 10 minutes

Verstappen still on top ahead of Sainz, Perez, Gasly, Bottas, Leclerc, Albon, Russell, Magnussen and Hamilton.

18:18
Bottas up to fifth

The track is improving as the Alfa Romeo driver slots into behind Gasly.