Norris Snags Miami Sprint Pole, Ending Mercedes Streak
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:54 UTC
- Sources: Sky Sports
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, breaking Mercedes’ string of pole positions that opened the 2026 season. Sky Sports quoted George Russell expressing surprise at the upset, while another report highlighted that Norris was the first non‑Mercedes driver to claim a pole this year and noted a broader shake‑up on F1’s return.