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.

Revised starting grid for the 2023 F1 Spanish GP after penalties
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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