First Win in 2023 for Lando Norris, First Points for Pastor Maldonado

Qualifying:

Report:

Sebastian Vettel's first error of the season did not stop him from taking a podium finish.
For the eighteenth time, Formula One returned to the Indian subcontinent. With the nation set to become the most populated country on the planet in the near future, many (potential) Formula 1 fans were eager to welcome the stars of racing.

As was established in the previous two Grands Prix, Caterham are the class of the field. Even Sebastian Vettel’s silly error that forced him nearly to the back of the field could not change that, he would work his way back up to third eventually.

As Lando Norris was left to take an uncontested hat-trick, other drivers also had their moment in the light. Pastor Maldonado scored the first top 5 finish for Williams in 2023 with a good drive and MRT once again got a second-place finish, Red Bull again managed to have both cars in the points.

Where there is light, there is darkness and nothing represents darkness in Formula One right now as much as Fernando Alonso’s team. Terry Hawkin made negative headlines by randomly stopping on the track, possibly to express his frustration with the FA-05.

Race:

Fastest Lap:

Lando Norris – 1:15.117

Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:

Pastor Maldonado – the first points for Williams in 2023 came in a great drive.

Reject Of The Race:

Terry Hawkin – weird protest drew controversy in the sporting world.