Kush Maini Claims Miami F2 Pole by 0.033 Seconds Over Camara

Formula 2 arrived at the Miami International Autodrome for the qualifying session that sets the grid for Saturday’s sprint race. The track, a temporary street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium, features tight corners and limited overtaking opportunities. Drivers pushed for a single fast lap, knowing that qualifying order directly influences the reversed‑grid sprint format. In this format, the top ten qualifiers start the sprint race in reverse order, giving pole‑sitters a disadvantage at the start. Maini, driving for ART Grand Prix under the Alpine Academy, had already shown strong pace in practice sessions. His final lap improved on his earlier best by nearly two‑tenths of a second. The battle for the front row was tight, with several drivers within a tenth of a second of each other. This set the stage for a decisive final run.

Maini's lap time of 1:39.888 was the fastest recorded, placing him 0.033 seconds ahead of Camara's 1:39.921. Stenshorne trailed Maini by 0.050 seconds with a time of 1:39.938. The sprint race will begin at 10:00 local time on Saturday, following the usual F2 schedule that pairs a feature race later in the day. Qualifying results determine the reversed‑grid order for the sprint and the standard grid for the feature race.

A margin of just three-hundredths of a second underscores how small errors can reorder the field in a street‑circuit environment. Teams must balance outright speed with consistency to stay competitive. Starting from pole in the sprint race means Maini will actually begin the race from tenth position due to the reversal. This gives him a clear track ahead but requires him to make up positions early. His ability to manage tire wear and defend against faster cars launching from the back will be closely observed. A strong sprint performance could boost his points tally and momentum for the feature race.