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Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen proved unstoppable on Sunday at the 2023 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.

The reigning champion was in a race of his own at a revised Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, leading from the pole position and managing to set the fastest lap of the day.

Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were the surprise performers, as the Mercedes duo showed a resurgence in speed that has been lacking since the 2021 season. They were still well off Verstappen’s pace, though. Hamilton finished 24 seconds after Verstappen to claim second place and Russell finished a further eight seconds back to claim third place.

Verstappen was joined by local hero Carlos Sainz of Ferrari at the front of the grid. Verstappen got the better start, after which Sainz went into attack mode. However, despite his best efforts to overtake Verstappen on the outside of the first corner, Sainz couldn’t master his Red Bull rival and went back to chasing.

Meanwhile, Hamilton survived some contact with McLaren’s Lando Norris to move into third, while Russell worked his way up from 12th on the grid to seventh on the very first lap. Red Bull’s other driver, Sergio Perez, also had to fight his way up the order after a spin during Saturday’s qualifying session left him starting the race at 11th on the grid.

A few laps into the race, Verstappen was already carving out a gap with the rest of the field and by lap 11 he was 5.2 seconds clear of Sainz, who soon lost second place to Hamilton. He then lost another place to Russell and another to Perez, ultimately finishing the race at fifth place, just behind Perez.

Aston Martin wasn’t able to repeat its early strong performance but remained consistent, with star driver Fernando Alonso finishing seventh, one place behind teammate Lance Stroll.

Following the weekend’s action, Verstappen has created a clear lead in the 2023 Drivers’ Championship with 170 points. Perez is second with 117 points and Alonso third with 99 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull Racing is also clear of the pack with its tally of 287 points, versus Mercedes in second with 152 points and Aston Martin in third with 134 points. F1 returns in two weeks with round nine, the Canadian Grand Prix, at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Below are the full results from the 2023 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix:

1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG +24.090 seconds
3) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +32.389 seconds
4) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing +35.812 seconds
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari +45.698 seconds
6) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +63.320 seconds
7) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin +64.127 seconds
8) Esteban Ocon, Alpine +69.242 seconds
9) Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo +71.878 seconds
10) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri +73.530 seconds
11) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +74.419 seconds
12) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri +75.416 seconds
13) Oscar Piastri, McLaren +1 lap
14) Nyck De Vries, AlphaTauri +1 lap
15) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas +1 lap
16) Alexander Albon, Williams +1 lap
17) Lando Norris, McLaren +1 lap
18) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +1 lap
19) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams +1 lap

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen proved unstoppable on Sunday at the 2023 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.

The reigning champion was in a race of his own at a revised Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, leading from the pole position and managing to set the fastest lap of the day.

Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were the surprise performers, as the Mercedes duo showed a resurgence in speed that has been lacking since the 2021 season. They were still well off Verstappen’s pace, though. Hamilton finished 24 seconds after Verstappen to claim second place and Russell finished a further eight seconds back to claim third place.

Verstappen was joined by local hero Carlos Sainz of Ferrari at the front of the grid. Verstappen got the better start, after which Sainz went into attack mode. However, despite his best efforts to overtake Verstappen on the outside of the first corner, Sainz couldn’t master his Red Bull rival and went back to chasing.

Meanwhile, Hamilton survived some contact with McLaren’s Lando Norris to move into third, while Russell worked his way up from 12th on the grid to seventh on the very first lap. Red Bull’s other driver, Sergio Perez, also had to fight his way up the order after a spin during Saturday’s qualifying session left him starting the race at 11th on the grid.

A few laps into the race, Verstappen was already carving out a gap with the rest of the field and by lap 11 he was 5.2 seconds clear of Sainz, who soon lost second place to Hamilton. He then lost another place to Russell and another to Perez, ultimately finishing the race at fifth place, just behind Perez.

Aston Martin wasn’t able to repeat its early strong performance but remained consistent, with star driver Fernando Alonso finishing seventh, one place behind teammate Lance Stroll.

Following the weekend’s action, Verstappen has created a clear lead in the 2023 Drivers’ Championship with 170 points. Perez is second with 117 points and Alonso third with 99 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull Racing is also clear of the pack with its tally of 287 points, versus Mercedes in second with 152 points and Aston Martin in third with 134 points. F1 returns in two weeks with round nine, the Canadian Grand Prix, at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Below are the full results from the 2023 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix:

1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
2) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG +24.090 seconds
3) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +32.389 seconds
4) Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing +35.812 seconds
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari +45.698 seconds
6) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin +63.320 seconds
7) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin +64.127 seconds
8) Esteban Ocon, Alpine +69.242 seconds
9) Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo +71.878 seconds
10) Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri +73.530 seconds
11) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +74.419 seconds
12) Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri +75.416 seconds
13) Oscar Piastri, McLaren +1 lap
14) Nyck De Vries, AlphaTauri +1 lap
15) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas +1 lap
16) Alexander Albon, Williams +1 lap
17) Lando Norris, McLaren +1 lap
18) Kevin Magnussen, Haas +1 lap
19) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo +1 lap
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams +1 lap

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

For supercharged V8 power, luxurious appointments, and an intimate coupe ambience, one of the best grand-touring performance cars in the collector marketplace is the Jaguar XK-Series from the early 2000s. Today, we turn our sights to a beautiful Canadian-spec example:

The Pick of the Day is a 2002 Jaguar XKR grand-touring coupe listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Chilliwack, British Columbia. (Click the link to view the listing)

“This beautiful Jaguar XKR from 2002 purrs like a kitten,” the listing states. “Black on black with a low odometer reading of 94,848 kilometers (56,900 miles) in top condition. A Canadian west coast vehicle always kept indoors.”

The XK grand-tourer had a lifespan between model years 1997 and 2015 with two distinct generations. The XK8 was the first variant which conveyed styling from Jaguar Design Director Geoff Lawson. It offered 2+2 seating and was available in coupe and convertible body styles. A performance oriented XKR version launched in 1998 with a more powerful engine, mesh grilles, and a rear spoiler to set it apart.

Power for the XKR comes from an Eaton-supercharged and intercooled 4.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. This combination is good for 370 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque, and performance tests when new rated its acceleration at 5.3 seconds for zero-to-60. Additional engineering includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, traction control, and active suspension. As nice as this car looked, it was also built to include cat-like reflexes, sharp handling, and ample stopping power.

This 2002 XKR has a black-on-black color combination, and in line with the car’s luxury-oriented theme, its interior appointments include a navigation system, heated and power-adjustable leather seating, automatic climate control, and gloss walnut trim. The car is reportedly stock aside from 20-inch BBS wheels, an Alpine audio system, and a Magnaflow exhaust system.

The listing concludes, “The supercharged V8 engine in combination with the Magnaflow exhaust provides a driving experience like you have never experienced before.”

The seller is asking $22,900 or best offer for this XKR. Considering the low mileage, along with the fact that this car had an $86,330 suggested retail price when new 21 years ago, that sounds like a bargain!

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

For supercharged V8 power, luxurious appointments, and an intimate coupe ambience, one of the best grand-touring performance cars in the collector marketplace is the Jaguar XK-Series from the early 2000s. Today, we turn our sights to a beautiful Canadian-spec example:

The Pick of the Day is a 2002 Jaguar XKR grand-touring coupe listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Chilliwack, British Columbia. (Click the link to view the listing)

“This beautiful Jaguar XKR from 2002 purrs like a kitten,” the listing states. “Black on black with a low odometer reading of 94,848 kilometers (56,900 miles) in top condition. A Canadian west coast vehicle always kept indoors.”

The XK grand-tourer had a lifespan between model years 1997 and 2015 with two distinct generations. The XK8 was the first variant which conveyed styling from Jaguar Design Director Geoff Lawson. It offered 2+2 seating and was available in coupe and convertible body styles. A performance oriented XKR version launched in 1998 with a more powerful engine, mesh grilles, and a rear spoiler to set it apart.

Power for the XKR comes from an Eaton-supercharged and intercooled 4.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. This combination is good for 370 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque, and performance tests when new rated its acceleration at 5.3 seconds for zero-to-60. Additional engineering includes four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, traction control, and active suspension. As nice as this car looked, it was also built to include cat-like reflexes, sharp handling, and ample stopping power.

This 2002 XKR has a black-on-black color combination, and in line with the car’s luxury-oriented theme, its interior appointments include a navigation system, heated and power-adjustable leather seating, automatic climate control, and gloss walnut trim. The car is reportedly stock aside from 20-inch BBS wheels, an Alpine audio system, and a Magnaflow exhaust system.

The listing concludes, “The supercharged V8 engine in combination with the Magnaflow exhaust provides a driving experience like you have never experienced before.”

The seller is asking $22,900 or best offer for this XKR. Considering the low mileage, along with the fact that this car had an $86,330 suggested retail price when new 21 years ago, that sounds like a bargain!

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Featured on AutoHunter, the online platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1968 Shelby GT500. It’s been upgraded to a TREMEC five-speed manual in lieu of the original C6 automatic. Other features include center console, power front disc brakes, dual rear-view mirrors, AM radio, and folding rear seat. Finished in Lime Gold with tan vinyl interior, this rust-free Shelby comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

During the time this Shelby was built, the biggest engine available in the Mustang was a 390. From fall of 1966 to April 1968, the GT500 had no equal, but that all changed when the 428 Cobra Jet was introduced for the Mustang. Shelby too implemented the CJ, phasing out the GT500 and replacing it with the GT500KR.

This Lime Gold Shelby is number 00643 and is listed in the Shelby Registry with full history. The exterior is complemented by white Le Mans stripes and side stripes. Features include air induction hood with twist-lock hood pins, fog lights, dual rear-view mirrors with driver-side remote, front fender-mounted antenna, silver rear panel with sequential taillights, and Shelby gas cap.

A set of 10-spoke Shelby wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich radial T/A tires.

The interior is upholstered in tan vinyl. Features include woodgrain dashboard accents, woodgrain two-spoke steering wheel, center console with manual shifter, rollbar, and AM radio.

The instrument panel consists of AutoMeter gauges that include a 160-mph speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. Gauges for the voltage and oil pressure are located in the center console. The odometer reads 2,523 miles, which the selling dealer reports to be the mileage since the restoration was completed.

Power is provided by a reported factory-correct 360-horsepower 428ci V8 engine backed by an updated TREMEC five-speed manual transmission replacing the original automatic. Engine features include finned Cobra valve covers and air cleaner, Holley 715 carburetor, and aluminum intake manifold and cylinder heads.

This Shelby is factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust exits at the rear with dual tips on each side. 

The auction for this 1968 Shelby GT500 ends on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Featured on AutoHunter, the online platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1968 Shelby GT500. It’s been upgraded to a TREMEC five-speed manual in lieu of the original C6 automatic. Other features include center console, power front disc brakes, dual rear-view mirrors, AM radio, and folding rear seat. Finished in Lime Gold with tan vinyl interior, this rust-free Shelby comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

During the time this Shelby was built, the biggest engine available in the Mustang was a 390. From fall of 1966 to April 1968, the GT500 had no equal, but that all changed when the 428 Cobra Jet was introduced for the Mustang. Shelby too implemented the CJ, phasing out the GT500 and replacing it with the GT500KR.

This Lime Gold Shelby is number 00643 and is listed in the Shelby Registry with full history. The exterior is complemented by white Le Mans stripes and side stripes. Features include air induction hood with twist-lock hood pins, fog lights, dual rear-view mirrors with driver-side remote, front fender-mounted antenna, silver rear panel with sequential taillights, and Shelby gas cap.

A set of 10-spoke Shelby wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich radial T/A tires.

The interior is upholstered in tan vinyl. Features include woodgrain dashboard accents, woodgrain two-spoke steering wheel, center console with manual shifter, rollbar, and AM radio.

The instrument panel consists of AutoMeter gauges that include a 160-mph speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer, clock, and gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. Gauges for the voltage and oil pressure are located in the center console. The odometer reads 2,523 miles, which the selling dealer reports to be the mileage since the restoration was completed.

Power is provided by a reported factory-correct 360-horsepower 428ci V8 engine backed by an updated TREMEC five-speed manual transmission replacing the original automatic. Engine features include finned Cobra valve covers and air cleaner, Holley 715 carburetor, and aluminum intake manifold and cylinder heads.

This Shelby is factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust exits at the rear with dual tips on each side. 

The auction for this 1968 Shelby GT500 ends on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery