These drivers join the FIA press event in Qatar

The line-up of drivers for Thursday's FIA press event in Qatar has been announced. Before the Qatar Grand Prix begins, 10 drivers will address the official press conference. These are the drivers who will be in the room on Thursday.

Verstappen not present at FIA press event

Conspicuously absent is Max Verstappen, who is most likely to take his third F1 title in a row in Qatar. The Red Bull Racing driver may surpass teammate Sergio Perez enough in the standings after the sprint race on Saturday to call himself the 2023 F1 champion. Instead of attending the press moment, the Dutchman will appear in the TV Pen on the paddock.

The 10 drivers who did attend the press conference were divided into two groups. The first group will take their seats at 17:30 local time. Half an hour later, it will be the second group's turn. The remaining 10 drivers appearing in front of the TV stations will keep the same schedule.

FIA press conference GP Qatar 2023 drivers

At 17:30 (local time):

Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo)

Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)

Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

At 18:05 (local time):

Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri)

Esteban Ocon (Alpine)

Oscar Piastri(McLaren)

George Russell (Mercedes)

Alex Albon(Williams)

On the Friday between the first free practice and qualifying, the team bosses are scheduled to. 18:00 local time Peter Bayer (AlphaTauri), Frederic Vasseur(Ferrari), Andrea Stella (McLaren) and James Vowles (Williams) will appear before the press.