Race weekend

Qatar Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit, round 17 of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship.

2023 Qatar Grand Prix - Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:27.428s 26
2 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 1:27.762s + 0.334s 27
3 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:27.909s + 0.481s 27
4 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:27.919s + 0.491s 28
5 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 1:28.016s + 0.588s 24
6 Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri 1:28.027s + 0.599s 28
7 Nico Hülkenberg Haas 1:28.171s + 0.743s 22
8 George Russell Mercedes 1:28.336s + 0.908s 28
9 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:28.380s + 0.952s 20
10 Lando Norris McLaren 1:28.441s + 1.013s 24
11 Logan Sargeant Williams 1:28.550s + 1.122s 25
12 Alexander Albon Williams 1:28.590s + 1.162s 26
13 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:28.679s + 1.251s 26
14 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:28.690s + 1.262s 28
15 Esteban Ocon Alpine 1:28.732s + 1.304s 25
16 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:28.821s + 1.393s 23
17 Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo 1:29.041s + 1.613s 27
18 Zhou Guanyu Alfa Romeo 1:29.106s + 1.678s 29
19 Liam Lawson AlphaTauri 1:29.238s + 1.810s 29
20 Kevin Magnussen Haas 1:29.502s + 2.074s 26
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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