Japanese Grand Prix 2023: Qualifying Results
Qualifying Highlights
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari has been penalized three grid places for impeding Lando Norris of McLaren during qualifying at the 2023 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit. Here is a summary of the qualifying results:
Top 10 Qualifiers
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
- Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
- Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
Grid Penalty for Leclerc
Leclerc's grid penalty for impeding Norris means he will drop three places on the starting grid for Sunday's race. This penalty will likely have a significant impact on his chances of challenging for the race victory.
Other Notes
Nyck de Vries of Williams failed to set a time within 107% of the fastest Q1 time. However, the stewards have granted him permission to race at their discretion.
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