Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya.
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Verstappen easily takes pole in Barcelona as Perez fails to reach Q3
2023 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onMax Verstappen secured a comfortable pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix as team mate Sergio Perez was eliminated from Q2.
2023 Spanish Grand Prix grid
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and Lando Norris.
Verstappen stays on top as Sargeant crashes in rain-hit final practice
2023 Spanish Grand Prix third practice
Posted onMax Verstappen continued his run of topping every session in Barcelona as rain affected final practice ahead of qualifying in Spain.
No room for error behind flying Verstappen but threat of rain-hit qualifying rises
2023 Spanish Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen looked to have the edge after Friday in Barcelona, but there is little to separate those behind heading into qualifying.
Better for passing, hard on the neck, “mighty quick”: Drivers praise track change
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers said the removal of the chicane at the Circuit de Catalunya has created two spectacular corners which should aid overtaking.
Hamilton targets single-lap gains after ‘struggling to get into top 10’
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes need to improve their performance over a single lap after he finished today’s practice session outside the top 10.
Verstappen still fastest but Alonso comes closest in second practice
2023 Spanish Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen remained at the top of the times in second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, but Fernando Alonso was under two tenths behind.
2023 Spanish Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya.
Verstappen leads Perez by seven-tenths as times tumble at revised Catalunya track
2023 Spanish Grand Prix first practice
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen led team mate Sergio Perez by seven tenths as drivers familiarised themselves with the revised Circuit de Catalunya layout.
F1 drivers speak up for Catalunya track amid rumours of Madrid bid for Spanish GP
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers including Lewis Hamilton are keen to see the Circuit de Catalunya remain on the calendar, following rumours the Spanish GP could move to Madrid.
First pictures from the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya.
Hamilton and Russell asked Mercedes why W14 didn’t look like rivals’ cars
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he and team mate George Russell urged Mercedes to consider rivals’ designs before they abandoned their ‘zero’ sidepod concept.
Hamilton glad Catalunya circuit’s slow chicane is gone: “I never liked it”
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is glad Formula 1 won’t use the slow chicane at the Circuit de Catalunya this year and other drivers also welcomed the change.
The six drivers – including two rookies – who aced tricky Monaco strategy call
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onWhile Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso missed their chance to pull off the ideal strategy in Monaco, six other drivers got the call right.
2023 Monaco Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onSome impressed with their ability to stay cool in Monaco, while others wilted under the pressure Here are the RaceFans driver ratings.
Rain can’t stop Verstappen etching his name among Monaco’s great multiple-winners
2023 Monaco Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen dominated the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position despite a sudden rain shower which caused him to touch the barrier twice.
Hamilton sees “step forward” for Mercedes as team beats Ferrari pair
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes team have taken a step forward with their W14 after their cars finishing fourth and fifth in the Monaco Grand Prix.
2023 Monaco Grand Prix championship points
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 39 points from Sergio Perez after the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen survives sudden rain shower to win eventful Monaco Grand Prix
2023 Monaco Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen led the Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish to win ahead of Fernando Alonso despite a sudden rain shower throwing the race into chaos.