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!
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.
Follow all of the F1 action this weekend from the Spanish Grand Prix here with the Crash.net live blog.
03 Jun 2023
16:16
Full results
Qualifying results are here...
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
Contact between Russell and Hamilton during the final stages of Q2! #SpanishGP#F1pic.twitter.com/JgQJmXphe5
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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
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— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) June 3, 2023
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!"