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What if Verstappen and Red Bull had never raced in F1 2023?
In the hypothetical scenario where Red Bull does not compete in Formula 1 in the 2023 season, Fernando Alonso emerges victorious in the opening race in Bahrain, defeating Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in close wheel-to-wheel battles. Aston Martin successfully protests a penalty to secure another win for Alonso in Saudi Arabia. However, Hamilton bounces back and wins in Australia, setting the stage for an intense championship battle between the two former McLaren teammates. The absence of Red Bull allows for six different Grand Prix winners, including Alonso, Hamilton, Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, and Piastri, instead of the actual three. The championship fight comes down to the wire, with Hamilton ultimately securing his eighth title. Ferrari finishes strong with wins in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, with Leclerc in third place and Norris closely behind in fourth.
