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It doesn’t feel like more than a few weeks ago that the 2023 season was wrapping up in Abu Dhabi, but after the drama of conflict of interest allegations and a short Christmas break, the new year h…
As the 2023 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi not long ago, the new year has already been filled with compelling storylines in Formula 1. Guenther Steiner’s dismissal, contracts for Leclerc and Norris seem like distant memories compared to Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 and the investigation of Christian Horner. Despite a busy off-season, the return of track action in Bahrain is eagerly anticipated with testing starting Wednesday. Fernando Alonso’s concern about limited testing time before the season opener raises valid points, echoing the sentiment of a longer build-up seen in other motorsports. The 2023 F1 season promises to be captivating with potential championship battles brewing, especially with Red Bull being a key player to watch closely.
