A howling wind and sand blowing in from the desert made for a tricky Friday at Lusail, but that didn’t hinder pacesetter and poleman Max Verstappen.
Check out our recap in picture of the day’s action at the Qatar Grand Prix, round 17 of the 2023 F1 World Championship.
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Carsten Tilke (GER) Circuit Designer with his father Hermann Tilke (GER) Circuit Designer.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Romain Grosjean (FRA).
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing with Pierre Wache (FRA) Red Bull Racing Technical Director.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with team mate Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Andreas Seidl (GER) Sauber Group Chief Executive Officer.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Niels Wittich (GER) FIA F1 Race Director (Right).
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Ferrari SF-23 rear wing and rear diffuser.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT04.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT04.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - sunset.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43 leaves the pits.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT04.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Niels Wittich (GER) FIA F1 Race Director (Right).
Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Friday 6th October 2023. Doha, Qatar.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President with guest.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43 leaves the pits.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Bruno Famin (FRA) Alpine Motorsports Vice President
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT04.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-23.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR), McLaren F1 Team
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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Pole sitter Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference.
06.10.2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.
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