Sun May 04 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Verstappen Edges Out Rivals in Thrilling Miami GP Start; Doohan-Lawson Collision Mars Opening Lap
**Miami, FL –** Max Verstappen held onto a narrow lead in a dramatic start to the Miami Grand Prix, narrowly avoiding a collision between fellow drivers Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson. The race, following a wet qualifying session, saw Verstappen secure pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli by mere hundredths of a second.
Verstappen’s pole position capped off a fiercely competitive qualifying session, where he ultimately bested Norris and Antonelli by 0.065s and 0.067s respectively. Oscar Piastri started fourth, followed by George Russell, with Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon impressing with sixth and seventh place starts. A surprising Q2 exit marked Lewis Hamilton’s first of the season.
The race itself began with high drama, as the early stages saw a collision between Doohan and Lawson. Prior to the main race, a rain-soaked Miami Sprint race saw Lando Norris take victory, following a late safety car period and several incidents. Further details of the main race, including the impact of the Doohan-Lawson incident, are still developing.
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