Rivals hoping that Lily's arrival would slow down new father Max Verstappen were given short shift as he claimed pole for the Miami GP.

Max Verstappen has embraced fatherhood with heartfelt openness. Now, he’s crediting an unexpected source for helping him prepare.

Kimi Antonelli, who at 18 years old became F1's youngest pole winner in history when he started first in Saturday's sprint race, qualified third for Mercedes. It is the first time he qualified higher than teammate George Russell, who was fifth behind current F1 points leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren.

Lando Norris gave Max Verstappen credit where it was due—with a cheeky twist—after the Red Bull star claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.

He kept chipping away, and when the checkered flag flew at the end of qualifying for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was where he has been so many times before over his storied career.