Max Verstappen will start the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix from pole position, putting him at the front of a surprising grid.
Carlos Sainz joins the Red Bull driver on the front row, while Lando Norris impressed to seal P3.
Many rivals disappointed during qualifying, making the starting line-up look different from what we are used to. Fernando Alonso (8th) and Sergio Perez (11th) fared badly, while George Russell (12th) and Charles Leclerc (19th) also experienced a very poor qualifying session.
Pierre Gasly initially claimed a strong fourth place, but was dropped back to 10th after receiving two three-place grid penalties for impeding other drivers during qualifying.
Meanwhile Charles Leclerc will start from the pit lane after a disastrous session saw him qualify in P19. Logan Sargeant also starts from the pits.
Starting grid for the 2023 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2. | Sainz | Ferrari |
| 3. | Norris | McLaren |
| 4. | Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 5. | Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 6. | Ocon | Alpine |
| 7. | Hulkenberg | Haas |
| 8. | Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 9. | Piastri | McLaren |
| 10. | Gasly* | Alpine |
| 11. | Perez | Red Bull |
| 12. | Russell | Mercedes |
| 13. | Zhou | Alfa Romeo |
| 14. | De Vries | AlphaTuari |
| 15. | Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
| 16. | Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
| 17. | Magnussen | Haas |
| 18. | Albon | Williams |
| Pit lane | Leclerc | Ferrari |
| Pit lane | Sargeant | Williams |
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