Leclerc Crashes Out, Antonelli Takes Historic Pole

Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari during reconnaissance laps before the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, aquaplaning in heavy rain and causing significant damage that forced his withdrawal from the event, despite being set to start sixth. Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton both criticized Ferrari's choice of intermediate tires over full wets in the treacherous conditions, with Hamilton left as the team's sole representative in the sprint. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, aged 18, made history by becoming the youngest driver ever to start on pole in any F1 format after a record-setting qualifying lap. Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda was also impacted by the weather, starting from the pitlane. Leclerc expressed hope that his car could be repaired in time for Grand Prix qualifying later in the day. The incidents highlighted the challenges and strategic complexities posed by heavy rain in Formula 1.