Lewis Hamilton is eyeing pole position for the sprint race in Miami (Reuters)

Williams' Carlos Sainz:

“We are 3 steps behind where we should be. I’m not happy with this - we can’t be doing one hour and a half of practice and still be in this state.”

Strong words.

Kieran Jackson 1 May 2026 22:04

Ollie Bearman out in SQ2

Bearman sets a time - but it’s not quick enough! Lindblad also out.

Bottom-six and out in SQ2 (11-16): Bortoleto, Hulkenberg, Bearman, Albon, Sainz, Lindblad

Top-3: Leclerc, Piastri, Hamilton

Russell half-a-second off in fourth! Fight for pole coming up...

(Getty)

Kieran Jackson 1 May 2026 22:02

Bearman and Lindblad in trouble

The two young Brits yet to set a time so far.

Top-3: Leclerc, Piastri Hamilton

Audi and Williams also in the bottom-six ahead of the final runs...

Kieran Jackson 1 May 2026 21:56

SQ2 underway

Big queue in the pit-lane at the start of SQ2 - 10 minutes and mediums the requisite tyre once again.

Kieran Jackson 1 May 2026 21:50

Liam Lawson out in SQ1

Bit…