Final grid British Grand Prix | Verstappen on pole ahead of Norris

14:48, 09 Jul 2023
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The FIA prior to the race in Britain. Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position with Lando Norris next to the Dutchman on the front row of the grid. Valtteri Bottas was disqualified from qualifying and will start the race from the grid.

Bottas from the grid

Bottas stalled at the end of the first part of qualifying. It later emerged that the Alfa Romeo driver did not have enough fuel on board, which meant a disqualification. The Finn had still qualified for Q2, but could not compete again. To enter the race, permission must be sought from the FIA, which Alfa Romeo did. Bottas will simply start the British GP from the grid, according to a document from the organisers.

McLarens in front behind Verstappen

Verstappen captured his fifth pole position in a row in 2023 on Saturday. Behind him, surprisingly, were the two McLarens of Norris and Oscar Piastri. The British team made upgrades to the cars and they seem to be working very well. After the two McLarens according to the Ferrari's with Charles Leclerc ahead of Carlos Sainz. Mercedes start the British Grand Prix sixth and seventh, with George Russell ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

Final starting grid GP Great Britain

Source: FIA