Live: Reaction to Verstappen pole, Mercedes collision and Leclerc woe

Max Verstappen heads into Formula 1 Qualifying for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix as favourite to grab pole position having swept practice.

The World Champion was fastest in a rain-hit FP3 on Saturday morning in Barcelona to secure the practice hat-trick.

His nearest challenger in the final session was teammate Sergio Perez with Lewis Hamilton slotting in behind, but both comfortably behind the lead Red Bull.

But will anyone be able to disrupt what has been a smooth weekend for the Dutchman and beat him to pole position in Barcelona?

Below you will find our dedicated live blog and live timing hub; the times refresh automatically during the session, so you are always up to date.

In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during Qualifying in Spain. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs.