Max Verstappen was absolutely the star of qualifying on the Miami Grand Prix, securing his third pole place of the season.
The Dutchman edged out Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli by lower than 0.07 seconds, whereas the hole to Ferrari was far wider: let’s break down the telemetry information collectively.
Verstappen vs Norris: It’s at all times “Tremendous Max”
As proven within the graph beneath, the four-time world champion made the distinction with an especially aggressive driving type (white circles in overlay).
Wanting on the speeds all through the lap, Max Verstappen was significantly quick within the first sector, particularly within the S-shaped part of turns 4, 5, and 6. In that space, his Crimson Bull was first 10 after which 14 km/h quicker than Lando Norris. One other vital distinction between the 2 drivers, who will begin on the entrance row, seems within the last nook: Max brakes extremely late, but nonetheless manages to get sufficient traction on the exit.
Because of his talent, the 1997-born driver made up for McLaren’s sturdy top-end pace within the early phases of the straights, courtesy of its Mercedes energy unit.
Verstappen vs Antonelli: A lot confidence from Kimi
Within the comparability with Kimi Antonelli, the laps of the 2 drivers are strikingly comparable throughout many of the observe.
Nonetheless, the younger Italian expertise manages to realize time within the center sector (white circle in overlay), which is made up of very sluggish corners, placing him forward of Verstappen up till the ultimate flip.
Within the final braking zone, the Crimson Bull driver reacts and secures pole place. Nonetheless, Antonelli’s extraordinary confidence in his Mercedes stands out, particularly contemplating he had by no means pushed at Miami earlier than. Up to now, Kimi’s weekend has been really spectacular — in contrast to Ferrari’s…
Max Verstappen vs Charles Leclerc: Ferrari in a black gap
The chart evaluating the laps of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc is undoubtedly regarding for Ferrari followers.
As probably the most observant readers will discover, there’s no particular sector highlighted within the graph beneath. And you could have already guessed why: the SF-25 is slower than the RB21 in every single place. Sure, you learn that accurately: in every single place.
Charles Leclerc loses over three-tenths of a second within the first half of the lap, which options medium-to-high pace corners, and the remaining two-tenths within the central and last sectors, made up of sluggish corners.
A frankly disheartening situation for the Scuderia. Sadly for the Tifosi, actuality should be accepted: this Ferrari, in Miami, is the fifth-best crew. Even behind Williams — ninth in final 12 months’s Constructors’ Championship.
All that is still is to attend for at the moment’s race, scheduled for 10:00 PM Central European Summer season Time, which guarantees to be very fascinating and unpredictable, particularly given the unsure climate circumstances. Who will come out on prime?
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