Welcome to Wide World of Sports’ LIVE blog of the 2023 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
After two days of practice and qualifying at a packed Albert Park, the 10 teams are ready for battle.
McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri is set to contest Formula 1 at his home track for the first time.
Below is how the grid will line up after yesterday’s qualifying.
1. Max Verstappen, 1:16.732 (Red Bull)
2. George Russell, 1:16.968 (Mercedes)
3. Lewis Hamilton, 1:17.104 (Mercedes)
4. Fernando Alonso, 1:17.139 (Aston Martin)
5. Carlos Sainz, 1:17.270 (Ferrari)
6. Lance Stroll, 1:17.308 (Aston Martin)
7. Charles Leclerc, 1:17.369 (Ferrari)
8. Alex Albon, 1:17.609 (Williams)
9. Pierre Gasly, 1:17.675 (Alpine)
10. Nico Hulkenberg, 1:17.735 (Haas)
11. Esteban Ocon, 1:17.768 (Alpine)
12. Yuki Tsunoda, 1:18.099 (AlphaTauri)
13. Lando Norris, 1:18.119 (McLaren)
14. Kevin Magnussen, 1:18.129 (Haas)
15. Nyck De Vries, 1:18.335 (AlphaTauri)
16. Oscar Piastri, 1:18.517 (McLaren)
17. Zhou Guanyu, 1:18.540 (Alfa Romeo)
18. Logan Sargeant, 1:18.557 (Williams)
19. Valtteri Bottas, 1:18.714 (Alfa Romeo)
20. Sergio Perez, DNF (Red Bull)
Follow along for the latest updates and talking points!
