In the second year of regulations, several are the teams that have surprised in the preseason tests of Formula 1 held last week at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain.
Definitely, Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso were the ones that attracted the most attention, but others like alfa romeo for better or McLaren Unfortunately, they have not gone unnoticed either.
The three test days, the Formula 1 He has published the current grid order for the start of the campaign.
1.Red Bull
max verstappen and those of energy drinks continue unstoppable. Their package is the most complete on the grid and it is difficult to think that any team could dispute the victories in the first races.
2.Ferrari
The ‘Scuderia’ could be one of the great cover-ups since, as Red Bull has even commented, its real potential is not known exactly. Of course, in a straight line they are the fastestbut the curves are another story.
3.Mercedes
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the team of lewis hamilton and George Russell. The concept without pontoons of the car does not finish convincing and they could opt for a change throughout the year. Of course, Mercedes is Mercedes and you should never give them up for dead.
4.Aston Martin
The Silverstone team, led by Fernando AlonsoIt is the team that has undoubtedly advanced the most. Seventh in 2022, now they are already presenting themselves as leaders of the middle zone and a serious alternative to fight for podiums. Fear exudes on the grid with the AMR23 in the hands of the two-time champion.
5.Alpine
Next to Ferrari, the other great cover of the grill. In long runs they culminated great records, but since it has slipped from the team, they were not at the top. Eye with Alpinewhich is not so bad.
6.Alfa Romeo
With Valtteri Bottas and zhou behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo, the ‘subsidiary’ of Ferrari has surprised in the tests. Optimum speed, good cornering, stability… they will be tough rivals to enter Q3.
7.Haas
The Americans, as in 2022, have completed a great preseason, but it remains to be seen what their consistency will be once the green light is over. They point, but it remains to be confirmed.
8. McLaren
Without a doubt, those from Woking have been the great disappointment of the tests. Little speed and stability, lack of evolution compared to 2022… if last year they finished fifth in the World Cup, this year is going to be difficult for norris and piastri.
9. AlphaTauri
The Red Bull ‘subsidiary’ is a far cry from the factory team. Tsunoda and DeVries They are the most inexperienced riders on the current grid and it looks like they will suffer a lot this year.
10.Williams
logan sergeantalong with Oscar Piastri (De Vries already drove in 2022), is one of the great unknowns of 2023. With no experience in F1, he will share a team with Alex Albón in a year of changes for Williams after the arrival of James Vowles.
