08:09
Mighty lap from Leclerc
He's gone 0.7s clear of teammate Sainz at the top of the timesheets. Impressive.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship,…
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 - Qualifying - As it happened
A recap of what happened in qualifying for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- Qualifying kicks off at 8am.
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18 Nov 2023
08:07
Verstappen slots into second now
He's within a tenth of Leclerc's top time.
Further down, Magnussen moves up to fourth.
08:06
Great lap from Sargeant
He goes second, a tenth off Leclerc.
08:05
Leclerc gets to work
A 1m34.898s for Leclerc, 0.425s clear of Perez. Norris and Piastri complete the top four for McLaren.
08:04
Magnussen leads the early stages
He's 0.3s ahead of Bottas in the Alfa Romeo.
Hulkenberg completes the top three currently.
08:02
Under the Vegas lights
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22,…
08:00
Q1 underway
The first part of qualifying is underway as the two Haas cars take to the track.
07:57
Five minutes to go
According to the FIA, there's a 30 per cent chance of rain.
07:50
Stroll
Five-place grid penalty for Stroll for overtaking under yellow flags in FP3.
07:36
The man to beat in qualifying?
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 22,…
07:19
A big sale in Las Vegas
06:57
Stroll called to the stewards
For "allegedly overtaking under yellow flags" - if found guilty, it's surely a grid penalty.
06:53
Over an hour to go
Over an hour until qualifying kicks off in Las Vegas.
We will be building up to it shortly!
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05:47
Russell on top
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05:31
Full order
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23 leaves the pits. Formula 1 World…
05:25
Session will not be resumed
Russell on top ahead of Piastri and Sargeant.
05:25
Red flag
The session has been halted.
05:25
Albon
Replays show him clouting the barrier. His rear-left wheel has come off.
05:24
Albon is running with three wheels
He's returning slowly back to the pit lane.
05:23
Russell takes top spot again
A 1m34.093s for Russell, 0.3s ahead of Piastri.
Perez improves to fourth overall.
05:20
Current top 10
Piastri, Russell, Sargeant, Verstappen, Albon, Alonso, Perez, Bottas, Magnussen and Hamilton.
05:19
The track is really ramping up
Piastri goes fastest now for McLaren as Sargeant slots into third.
05:18
Good lap from Albon
He's just a tenth off Russell's top time.
05:15
Russell goes fastest
Mercedes continue to find more time as Russell sets a 1m34.585s, 0.068s ahead of Verstappen.
Perez, Alonso and Bottas complete the top five.
05:11
Mercedes move up the order
Russell goes fourth, while Hamilton only manages seventh. Not great considering new tyres and a better track.