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18-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Sets F1 Pole Position Record

5/3/2025

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Kimi Antonelli's Record

At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli shattered records by becoming the youngest driver to claim pole position in Formula 1 history during the Miami GP Sprint, with an impressive time of 1:26.482. He narrowly outpaced Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen and George Russell faced challenges, finishing fourth and fifth amid traffic woes and team errors.

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Formula 1 Extends Miami

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Kimi Antonelli's Record

At just 18 years old, Kimi Antonelli shattered records by becoming the youngest driver to claim pole position in Formula 1 history during the Miami GP Sprint, with an impressive time of 1:26.482. He narrowly outpaced Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen and George Russell faced challenges, finishing fourth and fifth amid traffic woes and team errors.

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