The opening race of the new Formula 1 season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, March 5, 2023. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen from the Netherlands.
Sáchir (Bahrain) – The opening race of the new Formula 1 season The defending champion Max Verstappen from Red Bull won the Bahrain Grand Prix. His team-mate Sergio Pérez finished second, with two-time champion Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin third.
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Photo gallery: World Championship of Formula 1 cars in the 2023 season
Red Bull drivers started from first row and nobody could threaten them in the race. The two-time champion Verstappen entered the season with a victory for the first time in his career.
Acting vice-champion Charles Leclerc from Ferrari entered the season unluckily, aiming for the third row, but his car stopped out of nowhere on the 37th lap. The unsuccessful day of the Italian team was underlined by Carlos Sainz, who did not hold third place in the fight with Alonso, who at 41 is the oldest driver in the starting field.
