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F1 Review: Sergio Perez Makes Presence Known with Commanding Win in Saudi Arabia

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Jeffrey Boswell

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Sergio Perez made a statement by winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of his teammate, Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez Strikes Back, Beats Verstappen to 2023 Saudi GP Victory

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Jack Swansey

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In Saudi Arabia, street-circuit maestro Sergio Perez won his fifth career F1 Grand Prix over teammate Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez Takes Second Consecutive Pole in Saudi Arabia

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 Alex Gintz

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Sergio Perez took his second consecutive pole position in Saudi Arabia after a mechanical failure eliminated Max Verstappen.

F1 Midweek: Can Red Bull Run the Table?

March 8, 2023 Jeffrey Boswell

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 passes his team celebrating on the pitwall during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 05, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202303080779 // Usage for editorial use only //

Can Red Bull win every race this season? Short answer: no. Long answer: also no. Sure Red Bull’s dominance on Sunday (March 5) was overwhelming, but to suggest they can win all 23 races this season seems preposterous. Or “Insane in the Bahrain,” if you will. Don’t get me wrong, Red Bull’s domination in 2023’s …

The Pit Straight: Is Aston Martin For Real?

March 8, 2023March 5, 2023 Jack Swansey

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Third placed Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 05, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

(Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

A surprise turn of form for the British team led Fernando Alonso to claim an emotional podium in Bahrain. So what’s next?

F1 Review: Max Verstappen & Red Bull Set the Tone for 2023 in Bahrain

March 20, 2023March 5, 2023 Ava Ladner

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Max Verstappen dominated the 2023 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as Red Bull earned a 1-2 finish.

Max Verstappen Dominates in Bahrain, Fernando Alonso on Podium

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 Jack Swansey

F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain, Max Verstappen checkered flag, Peter Fox/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool

(Photo: Peter Fox/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

A ‘perfect start’ to the 2023 F1 season as Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix and Fernando Alonso earned an unlikely podium.

Max Verstappen Leads Red Bull 1-2 in Bahrain Qualifying

March 4, 2023 Alex Gintz

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Max Verstappen will open 2023 on pole position while Aston Martin brought surprising pace to Bahrain.

The 2023 F1 Season Is Here: Our Predictions

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Jeffrey Boswell

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 03: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 03, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202303030726 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen seeks his third consecutive world championship as the season kicks off in Bahrain.

F1 Testing Report: Red Bull Sets the Pace; Oh, McLaren

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 Michael Finley

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 23, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202302230529 // Usage for editorial use only //

A closer look at how all 10 F1 teams rank coming out of preseason testing with the start of the 2023 season just days away.

F1 Drivers in NASCAR: Who’s Next?

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022 Alex Gintz and Jack Swansey

2021 Daytona II NXS pack racing night stands NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With the NASCAR season complete and the Formula 1 calendar winding down, it’s time for an offseason tradition: wishful thinking about world-class drivers switching disciplines for fun.

Why Dramas & Bust-Ups Are an Integral Part of F1

December 10, 2022 Frontstretch Staff

Esteban Ocon from F1 on track at the Hungarian Grand Prix. (Photo: FIA Images)

Esteban Ocon on track at the Hungarian Grand Prix (credit: FIA Images)

In a 2022 F1 season when all the major titles have already been decided, it is the drama of the driver dynamics that has maintained much of the interest.