Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…

How qualifying for the F1 Spanish Grand Prix unfolded

Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.

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03 Jun 2023
16:18
An exciting race ahead

The battle for the podium - behind Verstappen - should be exciting.

Sainz will be starting his home race from second ahead of Norris, Gasly (who may incur a penalty) and Hamilton.

See you then for the race!

16:16
Full results

Qualifying results are here...

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain,
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

16:10
Pole for Verstappen!

Verstappen, Sainz, Norris, Gasly, Hamilton, Stroll, Ocon, Hulkenberg, Alonso and Piastri.

16:09
Sainz into second

Sainz into P2; Stroll third. Ocon fourth.

More times to come.

16:07
Time for the final runs

All cars on track except Hulkenberg.

16:05
Hulkenberg goes third

A strong lap from Hulkenberg to go third in the Haas. 0.9s down on Verstappen.

16:04
Order after the first runs

Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris, Ocon, Sainz, Piastri, Stroll, Gasly, Hulkenberg and Alonso.

16:02
A big lap from Verstappen

It's a 1m12.272s for Verstappen - 0.7s clear of Hamilton.

15:57
Q3 is now underway

Who will join Verstappen on the front row of the grid?

15:55
The order in Q2

Verstappen, Norris, Sainz, Hamilton, Ocon, Piastri, Stroll, Alonso, Gasly and Hulkenberg.

15:54
15:53
Contact between the Mercs

Not sure what's going on but we've just seen a replay of Russell and Hamilton having contact.

Hamilton tried to overtake his teammate but they collided with each other slightly, giving the seven-time world champion front wing damage. 

15:51
Out in Q2

Perez, Russell, Zhou, de Vries and Tsunoda.

15:50
Perez and Russell are out

Big shocks here in Barcelona!

15:49
Norris goes second

What a lap from the McLaren driver!

15:48
Hulkenberg goes fourth

The track is ramping up. 

15:47
An off for Perez

Another mistake from Perez at Turn 5. He's gone off into the gravel.

15:44
In the drop zone currently

Norris, Piastri, de Vries, Tsunoda and Hulkenberg.

15:42
Good lap from Hamilton

He slots into a comfortable P2, 0.2s down on Verstappen.

15:41
Alonso goes second

Alonso into second, 0.5s down on Verstappen.

Ocon, Stroll, Russell, Gasly, Perez, Sainz, Zhou and Norris complete the top 10.

15:38
15:37
Verstappen sets the early pace

A 1m12.760s, 0.9s ahead of Perez.

15:36
Only three cars are on track

Verstappen, Perez and Sainz.

15:34
Q2 back underway

The second part of qualifying is now underway.

15:29
Leclerc radio

"We are out, right? Unbelievable!"

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