Kush Maini Takes Miami F2 Pole, Beats Camara by 0.033s

Qualifying took place on the Miami street circuit, a layout known for tight corners and limited overtaking, making grid position crucial for the sprint race. The session saw multiple drivers improve on their final laps, but only Maini managed to edge out the competition. Maini, driving for Alpine Academy ART Grand Prix, earned his second career pole in FIA Formula 2. The result puts him ahead of championship contenders and sets the tone for the sprint race that awards points toward the drivers' standings.

Maini’s lap time of 1:39.888 was the fastest recorded, just 0.033 seconds quicker than Camara’s 1:39.921 from Invicta Racing. The margin is among the smallest seen in F2 qualifying this season. Stenshorne of Rodin Motorsport clocked 1:39.938, placing him 0.050 seconds off the pole. The top five also included Gabriele Minì, Nico Varrone, and Alexander Dunne, all within a tenth of a second of each other.

Starting from pole gives Maini the advantage of leading the sprint race into the first corner, reducing the risk of being caught in mid‑field battles. The sprint race, set for 10:00 local time on Saturday, awards points to the top eight finishers, which could tighten the championship fight. Camara, starting second, will look to challenge Maini early, while Stenshorne aims to capitalize on any mistake ahead. The close times suggest overtaking opportunities may be limited, making strategy and tire management key. All eyes will be on the start lights at 10:00 to see whether Maini can convert his pole into a sprint‑race victory and gain crucial championship points.