: Heavy favorite Max Verstappen was forced out in Q2 due to a driveshaft failure, leaving him to start the race from 15th .
The event was broadcast extensively by DAZN Spain as part of their comprehensive pre-race and "Previa" coverage for the 2023 season.
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: Following Leclerc’s penalty, Fernando Alonso was promoted to 2nd on the grid, securing Aston Martin's best starting position of the early season. Final Starting Grid (Top 10)
: Charles Leclerc qualified second fastest (1:28.420) but received a 10-place grid penalty for excessive engine component usage, dropping him to 12th .