As a reminder, unlike the standard qualifying format, the sprint shootout consists of three stages: SQ1 (12 minutes), SQ2 (10 minutes), and SQ3 (8 minutes). Before you head to the live blog, we just want to let you know that you can also join our very own Sean Cullingford and watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with him on The F1 Word right here:

Formula 1 cars hit the Miami International Autodrome today (Friday, May 2) for qualifying ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix sprint. This weekend's event in South Florida marks round six of the 2025 F1 season,