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Qatar Grand Prix 2023 The latest F1 news about the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix

The Qatar Grand Prix will take place on 8 October 2023. The Losail International Circuit will be the venue for the second running of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Why were F1 drivers so sick at Qatar GP?
Why were F1 drivers so sick at Qatar GP?
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Four drivers handed multiple time penalties during Qatar GP
Four drivers handed multiple time penalties during Qatar GP
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2023 F1 Championship standings after Qatar Grand Prix
2023 F1 Championship standings after Qatar Grand Prix
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LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen storms to 14th win after Mercedes collide
LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen storms to 14th win after Mercedes collide
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2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - results
2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - results
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Verstappen takes dominant victory after Mercedes drivers collide
Verstappen takes dominant victory after Mercedes drivers collide
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Confirmed starting grid for the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix with penalties applied
Confirmed starting grid for the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix with penalties applied
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What time does the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix start?
What time does the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix start?
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LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen crowned champion as Piastri wins Qatar Sprint
LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen crowned champion as Piastri wins Qatar Sprint
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2023 F1 Championship standings after Qatar Sprint
2023 F1 Championship standings after Qatar Sprint
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2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint results
2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint results
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Verstappen wins third F1 title after Perez crashes out of Qatar Sprint
Verstappen wins third F1 title after Perez crashes out of Qatar Sprint
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Starting grid for 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint
Starting grid for 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint
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Piastri seals shock pole for Qatar Sprint
Piastri seals shock pole for Qatar Sprint
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2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint Shootout results
2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint Shootout results
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LIVE: 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint Shootout
LIVE: 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Sprint Shootout
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What time does the Qatar GP Sprint race start?
What time does the Qatar GP Sprint race start?
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LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen roars to Qatar pole; Perez out in Q2
LIVE: Reaction as Verstappen roars to Qatar pole; Perez out in Q2
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2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Qualifying results
2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Qualifying results
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Verstappen edges closer to third title with Qatar pole
Verstappen edges closer to third title with Qatar pole
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Follow all the happenings of the 2023 Qatar GP via our live blog that features live timing of the event along with all the latest F1 news.

F1 Grand Prix Qatar 2023 Report

On the weekend of Oct. 6-8, the Qatar Grand Prix took place at the Losail International Circuit.

Qatar qualifying and sprint shootout

After driving only one free practice session, due to the sprint weekend, qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix got underway on Friday, Oct. 6. Many laps were again taken away by exceeding the track limits. Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez (again) failed to make Q3 and Max Verstappen took pole position by almost half a second. However, there were still some changes in the results, related to exceeding the track limits. This caused Lando Norris to drop from P2 to P10 and Oscar Piastri to drop from P3 to P6. Lewis Hamilton was allowed to start from P3 as a result.

View the full results of Qatar qualifying here

Sprint shootout Qatar

Track limits again played a big role in the sprint shootout in Qatar. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris did not let this get them down for a second and will start from the front row of the grid. Rookie Piastri on P1 and Norris on P2. Verstappen will start from third during the sprint race.

View the full results of the Qatar sprint shootout here

Qatar sprint race

On Saturday, October 7, the Qatar sprint race took place. Rookie Oscar Piastri managed to cash in on his pole position and despite a mediocre start on the medium tire, Max Verstappen fought his way to P2. This position and the retirement of Sergio Perez means he is officially the 2023 World Champion! Lando Norris managed to grab P3. Unfortunately, Charles Leclerc fell outside the points as he received a penalty for exceeding track limits.

View the full results of the Qatar sprint race here

The F1 Grand Prix of Qatar

The F1 Grand Prix of Qatar was a tough one in terms of weather conditions and this was noticeable among the drivers. Several drivers fell ill, such as Esteban Ocon who threw up in his car and Logan Sargeant who was unable to continue halfway through the race. Unfortunately, Carlos Sainz was unable to start the Qatar Grand Prix due to problems with his Ferrari. Max Verstappen took the victory as well as fastest race lap and he was joined on the podium by Oscar Piastri (P2) and Lando Norris (P3). Lewis Hamilton scored his first DNF of the season due to a crash with his teammate George Russell.

View the full results of the Qatar Grand Prix here

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