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As The Race reflects on the 2023 motorsport season, we’ve asked our writers to recount their standout motorsport memories or feelings from the past 12 months. To conclude those highlights, Scott Mitchell-Malm heads back to F1 testing and the realisation that a hint of potential was the real deal
In reflecting on the 2023 motorsport season, The Race asked their writers to share their standout motorsport memory. In Scott Mitchell-Malm’s entry, he takes us back to Bahrain in February, where he witnessed the realization that a Formula 1 underdog’s potential was the real deal. As the cars flashed into view through Turn 9, the Aston Martin AMR23 caught his attention with its metallic green color and impressive performance. It became clear to him that Aston Martin had the makings of a brilliant story. Despite some underwhelming results, the car’s performance in Bahrain and beyond reinforced the initial feeling of its potential. Watching Fernando Alonso execute a sweet switchback move on Lewis Hamilton at Turn 10 during the grand prix weekend solidified the belief that Aston Martin was the real deal.
