'Fastest drivers, total laps & more': Key takeaways from F1 pre-season testing 2023

Formula 1 action from new 2023 season kicks off in less than a week’s time from Bahrain International Circuit, which hosted recently concluded F1 pre-season testing 2023 from February 23 to 25. While Red Bull looked to be fastest in testing, Aston Martin grabbed helines for making changes that could possibly push m to top of midfield. With two-time world champions Fernando Alonso vouching for improvement, British team is being seen as a potential competitor for Mercedes at P3 in championship. 

Aston Martin emerged to be 2.371 seconds quicker than last year, while Williams have are fast by -2.378 seconds after testing. While Sergio Perez set fastest lap at two-day event with a timing of 1:30.305 in C4 compound tire on Day 3, Alpha Tauri completed most laps at testing followed by Williams and Ferrari. Here’s a look at fastest drivers, total laps, and more interesting details from F1 pre-season testing 2023.

Defending champions Red Bull, all set for season opener

Red Bull entered pre-season test as favorites, as y led qualifying trim 0.28 seconds ahe of Mercedes. In race simulations, reigning champions h a 0.16 seconds vant over Ferrari. Verstappen drove 2023 car with calmness on first two days, while Perez stepped in on third day and set fastest lap of entire testing.

Aston Martin look to break into top three positions

Ferrari emerged to be closest challenger for Red Bull, completing 417 laps in total. Ar positive for Scuderia would be fact ir 2023 engine seems reliable so far. Mercedes also looked promising for upcoming battle but will look to overcome fight from Aston Martin.