Mercedes Driver Handed Reprieve After Disqualification From Qualifying

Silverstone set for thrilling British Grand Prix with Bottas cleared to race

Mercedes driver handed reprieve after disqualification from qualifying

The 2023 Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix is set for a thrilling start after Valtteri Bottas was cleared to start the race following his disqualification from qualifying. The Finn will now start from 19th on the grid, with the rest of the field moving up one place following the penalty.

The race, which is scheduled to start at 3pm local time on Sunday, is expected to be a close one, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen starting from pole position. The Dutchman will be looking to extend his lead in the drivers' championship, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will be hoping to close the gap.

Bottas's reprieve will give Mercedes a boost in their hopes of a strong result at their home race. The team has been struggling for pace so far this season, but they will be hoping that the Silverstone circuit will suit their car better.

The British Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar, and it is sure to produce another thrilling spectacle this weekend.

Official Grid

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 4. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 6. Lando Norris (McLaren) 7. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 8. George Russell (Mercedes) 9. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 10. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 11. Alexander Albon (Williams) 12. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 13. Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) 14. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) 15. Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) 16. Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) 17. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 18. Mick Schumacher (Haas) 19. Nicholas Latifi (Williams)