This is what the starting grid for GP Portugal looks like at the moment!

20:04, 01 May 2021
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After qualifying for a Grand Prix, it is not always clear what the final starting grid will be for Sunday's race. Between having to install new parts and penalties, anything can happen. This is what the provisional starting grid for the Portuguese GP looks like now.
We have had three qualifying sessions in 2021 and now three different pole sitters. On Sunday, Valtteri Bottas will start from the first position on the grid, having beaten his teammate in the first run of Q3. In the second run, however, the wind gusts made it almost impossible for anyone to improve their time, making the first lap worth their weight in gold.

Threat from Red Bull and midfield

Mercedes can't cheer too soon though, as Red Bull Racing have Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez on the second row of the grid. The two top teams at the moment could also be surprised by drivers behind them, who will start the race on the soft tyre. It's clear that the gaps are very small in 2021, so a mistake could be punished.

Provisional starting grid GP Portimao

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1. Valtteri Bottas
3. Max Verstappen
4. Sergio Perez
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13. Fernando Alonso
14. Yuki Tsunoda
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19. Mick Schumacher
20. Nikita Mazepin
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Overview
Upcoming race
Friday 12.06.26
Practice 1
Fri 11:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 PM
Saturday 13.06.26
Practice 3
Sat 10:30 AM
Qualification
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Sunday 14.06.26
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