Dutchman Max Verstappen (RedBull) will start from pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix, the pilot is close to a new championship title.
Mercedes pilots on the qualifying podium of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Qatar
With his team already crowned constructors’ champion, Verstappen needs to clear team-mate Sergio Perez by three points in Sunday’s race to claim his third drivers’ title.
With a time of 1:25.007, the Dutchman was followed by George Russell (Mercedes) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes).
Sergio Perez (RedBull) will start on the Losail track from only 13th position.
QUALIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
Russell joins Verstappen on the front row
Norris and Piastre had their final lap times removed, finishing 10th and 6th respectively#F1 #GP of Qatar pic.twitter.com/XM4wXIP5LX
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2023
Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix schedule
October 8
Race (20:00)
October 7
Sprint race (20:30 – 21:30)
Sprint, qualification (16:00 – 17:00)
Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 400 points
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 223
3. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 190
4. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 174
5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 150
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 135
7. Lando Norris (“McLaren”) 115
8. George Russell (Mercedes) 115
9. Oscar Piastri (“McLaren”) 57
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 47 etc.
Formula 1 – rating of constructors
1. RedBull 623 points / champion
2. Mercedes 305
3. Ferrari 285
4. Aston Martin 221
5. McLaren 172
6. Alpine-Renault 84
7. Williams 21
8. Haas 12
9. Alfa Romeo 10
10. Alpha Tauri 5.
Formula 1 season calendar for 2023
March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen
March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez
April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen
April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez
May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen
May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED
May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen
June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen
June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen
July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen
July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen
July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – Winner Max Verstappen
July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen
August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen
September 3: Italy / Monza – winner Max Verstappen
September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay – Victor Carlos Sainz
September 24: Japan / Suzuka – victory of Max Verstappen
October 8: Qatar / Losail
October 22: USA / Austin
October 29: Mexico / Mexico City
November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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