Max Verstappen follows closely behind, securing second place with a time of 1:27.964, just 0.166 seconds off Antonelli’s pace. Charles Leclerc rounds out the top three with a time of 1:28.143, while Lando Norris and George Russell qualified fourth and fifth with times of 1:28.183 and 1:28.197, respectively.

Qualifying results:

• Kimi Antonelli: 1:27.798 (Pole Position)
• Max Verstappen: 1:27.964 (Second)
• Charles Leclerc: 1:28.143 (Third)
• Lando Norris: 1:28.183 (Fourth)
• George Russell: 1:28.197 (Fifth)
• Lewis Hamilton: 1:28.319 (Sixth)
• Oscar Piastri: 1:28.500 (Seventh)
• Franco Colapinto: 1:28.762 (Eighth)
• Isack Hadjar: 1:28.789 (Ninth)
• Pierre Gasly: 1:28.810 (Tenth)

The qualifying session featured a total of 22 cars, with six eliminated in Q1 and Q2, including Gabriel Bortoleto, who will start last after clocking a time of 1:33.737. This season marks an increase in grid size, which adds to the competitive atmosphere.

Kimi Antonelli’s performance has drawn attention from analysts and fans alike, as he reaffirmed his title credentials with this brilliant lap ahead of Sunday’s race. Remarkably, there will be four different teams represented in the first four grid spots, showcasing the diversity and competitiveness within F1 this season.

The event also highlighted some challenges faced by drivers during qualifying; for instance, Gabriel Bortoleto struggled to get out on track until the final moments of Q1 due to technical issues—his brakes caught fire at one point.

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