Norris Secures Sprint Pole, Ending Mercedes Dominance Amid F1 Revival
World champion Lando Norris broke the Mercedes monopoly on pole positions in the 2026 season by delivering the fastest lap in Sprint Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, putting McLaren’s newly upgraded car at the head of the grid. This achievement marked the first time a non‑Mercedes driver has started a sprint weekend from pole since the season began, underscoring the rapid pace of development …