This is what the 2023 F1 Brazilian GP starting grid looks like: Alonso, aiming for the podium after his great pace

The starting grid for this Sunday’s F1 Brazilian GP will be led by Max Verstappenwho returned to pole after two races at the front Charles Leclerc (2nd). The first line promises intense emotions, but also the battle at the start that can take place between the two Aston Martins. Lance Stroll (3rd) and Fernando Alonso (4th) with Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes on tour (5th).

Aston Martin made a splash after a few races, very far from the fight for being the second best car, and without seeing its pace in the long run, the green cars were fast and competitive in a lap, with more great sensations than Austin and Mexico. So, on the starting grid of the Brazilian F1 GP, they placed themselves with Stroll in 3rd and Alonso in 4th position.

Sainz won a position; sanctions on Russell, Ocon and Gasly

One of theThe highlights of this starting grid of the 2023 Formula 1 Brazilian GP is the battle at the start, in the first corners, between Alonso and Hamilton, two former enemies. In its part, Carlos Sainz will struggle to come back from 7th place. The man from Madrid finished qualifying eighth but George Russell, who finished 6th, lost two places due to a penalty. George would start in 8th and Sainz would eventually start in 7th, with Norris in 6th.

‘Checo’ Pérez, who theoretically has a better race pace, starts 9th. The Mexican is looking for a comeback to forget his accident at home.

For their part, Ocon and Gasly were also penalized for the same reason as Russell, for blocking the pit lane, and both lost two places.

The starting grid for the 2023 F1 Brazilian GP:

1. Max Verstappen (PB/Red Bull) 1:10.727
2. Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 1:11.021
3. Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 1:11.344
4. Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 1:11.387
5. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1:11.469
6. Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Mercedes) 1:11.987
7. Carlos Sainz (ESP/Ferrari) 1:11.989
8. George Russell (GBR/Mercedes) 1:10.590*
9. Sergio Pérez (MEX/Red Bull) 1:12.321
10. Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren-Mercedes) No time in Q3
11. Nico Hülkenberg (ALE/Haas-Ferrari) 1:10.547
12. Kevin Magnussen (DIN/Haas-Ferrari) 1:10.723
13. Alexander Albon (THA/Williams-Mercedes) 1:10.840
14. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 1:10.562*
15. Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 1:10.567*
16. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 1:10.837
17. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 1:10.843
18. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Alfa Romeo-Ferrari) 1:10.955
19. Logan Sargeant (USA/Williams-Mercedes) 1:11.035
20. Zhou Guanyu (CHN/Alfa Romeo-Ferrari) 1:11.275*Russell, Ocon and Gasly, penalized two positions for obstructing the pit lane*