Max Verstappen will start from pole position in the penultimate stage of the season in the race in Sao Paulo. The reigning champion will be followed by Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll.

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Lewis Hamilton will be fifth on the grid in Sao Paulo – Carlos Sainz only 8th

Max Verstappen (RedBull) starts from pole position in the Brazilian Grand Prix, finishing first in qualifying.

Following the world champion are Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), and Lewis Hamilton starts from the 5th place on the starting grid.

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 – victory of Max Verstappen

October 22: USA/Austin – victory of Max Verstappen

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City – victory of Max Verstappen

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.