How Max Verstappen won the 2023 F1 Spanish Grand Prix

Here we go then.

Will there be rain? 

Verstappen leads the grid as the formation lap gets underway.

Mediums for the Red Bulls and Sargeant.

Hards for Leclerc.

Softs for everyone else.

"No rain expected, at least for the next 30 minutes."

Toto taking in the sights #SpanishGP#F1pic.twitter.com/ugPMpJoRzn

— Formula 1 (@F1) June 4, 2023

#F1#BBCF1#SPANISHGP RACE: It's 15 mins to race start, with air temp 23.3C & the track varying between 42-39C. Wind from SE, gusts to 19mph lately. Dry; recent showers from the NNE/NE have (so far!) faded within 5-10km of the circuit. FIA official risk of rain is 40%.

— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) June 4, 2023

Time for the national anthem of Spain!

"He's been in a good place. It's good to have him feisty."

McLaren mechanics are doing a lot of work on Norris' car. One to watch. 

Sunny track, but look at those clouds #SpanishGP#F1pic.twitter.com/eqjW8swUzH

— Formula 1 (@F1) June 4, 2023

TV replays show Russell running off into the gravel trap at Turn 5 on his way to the grid. Not ideal.

Here's why...

Here's how the grid looks for this afternoon's race...