Max Verstappen will lead the Formula 1 field to green for the 12th time in 2023 with a fourth straight Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pole position.
The Red Bull driver had struggled throughout practice, but still stuck his RB19 on pole from Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.
Lando Norris was a downbeat fifth after a late mistake on his final lap, while Lewis Hamilton is just 11th.
You can check out the full starting grid for the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix below.
NOTE: The grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA on Sunday morning.
Starting grid for 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2nd | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 3rd | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4th | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5th | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 6th | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
| 7th | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 8th | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas |
| 9th | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
| 10th | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 11th | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 12th | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
| 13th | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 14th | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 15th | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri |
| 16th | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 17th | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
| 18th | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
| 19th | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
| 20th | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
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