P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023?
In the hypothetical world where Red Bull does not compete in F1, Fernando Alonso emerges as a formidable competitor, winning the opening race in Bahrain and securing additional victories throughout the season. Aston Martin’s sporting director successfully protests a penalty, cementing Alonso’s triumph in Saudi Arabia. However, Lewis Hamilton proves himself as a strong rival, emerging unscathed from a late carnage in Australia and marking his first win aboard the W14. The absence of Red Bull in the championship race tightens the competition, with Alonso and Hamilton battling for the title. Ultimately, Hamilton becomes an eight-time champion, while Alonso falls short, lamenting another near miss. Leclerc finishes in third place, but Ferrari gains momentum with wins in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi.
