Spanish Grand Prix 2024: Final starting grid changed after several penalties, check line-up now

As the Spanish Grand Prix 2024 approaches race day, the starting grid has been finalized with several key penalties shaking up the lineup. Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will take the front row, just two-hundredths of a second separating their impressive qualifying times. 

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton showcased his best qualifying performance of the season, securing third place on the grid, just ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell. This strong showing from Mercedes sets the stage for a competitive battle at the front.

However, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had a challenging qualifying session, ending up in P11. His situation worsened due to a three-place grid penalty from the previous round, where he continued driving with a damaged car. This penalty pushes Perez further back to the 14th position. 

Logan Sargeant was charged for impeding Stroll!

Another penalty affected Logan Sargeant of Williams, who qualified 20th and received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Aston Martin's Lance Stroll during Q1. However, despite this infraction, Sargeant will start from the 19th position thanks to his teammate Alex Albon.

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Williams’s star Albon will start from the pit lane. The team decided to change power unit elements on his car after qualifying, breaching parc fermé rules. This strategic move aims to improve Albon's race performance despite the setback.

With these penalties in play, the starting grid for the Spanish Grand Prix promises a thrilling race, with drivers eager to capitalize on every opportunity and navigate the challenges posed by their revised starting positions. Fans can look forward to an electrifying contest as the drivers jostle for supremacy on the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

2024 F1 Spanish Grand Prix - Starting Grid

Note –

-          Sergio Perez has a three-place grid penalty for driving his Red Bull in an unsafe condition after crashing in the Canadian Grand Prix.

-          Logan Sargeant was handed a three-place grid penalty for blocking Lance Stroll in Q1.

-          Alex Albon will start from the pit lane after breaching parc fermé rules.