14:02
Verstappen takes to the grid
Here we go then.
Will there be rain?
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04 Jun 2023
14:00
Formation lap underway
Verstappen leads the grid as the formation lap gets underway.
13:58
Tyres
Mediums for the Red Bulls and Sargeant.
Hards for Leclerc.
Softs for everyone else.
13:57
Leclerc is told
"No rain expected, at least for the next 30 minutes."
13:56
Five minutes to go
Reminder of the front of the grid: Verstappen, Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, Stroll, Ocon, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Piastri, Gasly.
Perez (11th), Russell (12th), Leclerc (pit lane)
13:54
Toto taking in the sights #SpanishGP#F1pic.twitter.com/ugPMpJoRzn
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 4, 2023
13:47
Weather update
#F1#BBCF1#SPANISHGP RACE: It's 15 mins to race start, with air temp 23.3C & the track varying between 42-39C. Wind from SE, gusts to 19mph lately. Dry; recent showers from the NNE/NE have (so far!) faded within 5-10km of the circuit. FIA official risk of rain is 40%.
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) June 4, 2023
13:46
National anthem
Time for the national anthem of Spain!
13:42
Wolff on Hamilton
"He's been in a good place. It's good to have him feisty."
13:38
A lot of work on Norris' car
McLaren mechanics are doing a lot of work on Norris' car. One to watch.
13:27
Weather update
Sunny track, but look at those clouds #SpanishGP#F1pic.twitter.com/eqjW8swUzH
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 4, 2023
13:19
An early off for Russell
TV replays show Russell running off into the gravel trap at Turn 5 on his way to the grid. Not ideal.
13:19
Steiner reprimanded
(L to R): Ari Vatanen (FIN) Former World Rally Champion with Guenther…
13:13
Will there be rain? Eyes on the sky
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World…
13:07
The grid
Here's how the grid looks for this afternoon's race...
Nyck de Vries (NLD) AlphaTauri AT04 spins off during qualifying. Formula 1…
13:06
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13:05
Welcome
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8,…
