Formula.1.gp.arabia.saudita.2023.previa.pole.da...

: Heavy favorite Max Verstappen was forced out in Q2 due to a driveshaft failure, leaving him to start the race from 15th .

: Charles Leclerc qualified second fastest (1:28.420) but received a 10-place grid penalty for excessive engine component usage, dropping him to 12th . Formula.1.GP.Arabia.Saudita.2023.Previa.Pole.DA...

: Following Leclerc’s penalty, Fernando Alonso was promoted to 2nd on the grid, securing Aston Martin's best starting position of the early season. Final Starting Grid (Top 10) : Heavy favorite Max Verstappen was forced out

According to official results from Formula 1 , the top of the grid was as follows: (Red Bull) – 1:28.265 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) George Russell (Mercedes) Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Esteban Ocon (Alpine) Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Nico Hülkenberg (Haas) Final Starting Grid (Top 10) According to official

Perez storms to pole for Saudi Arabian GP as Verstappen ... - F1

The event was broadcast extensively by DAZN Spain as part of their comprehensive pre-race and "Previa" coverage for the 2023 season.