Alonso steals the show as F1 season begins in Bahrain

Published March 3, 2023 12:04 PM

By JEROME PUGMIRE
AP Auto Racing Writer

Fernando Alonso started his Formula One career 22 years ago and began this season with two strong practices on opening day of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Spaniard joked he has 10 more years left in F1. He says “there are no secrets. You dedicate your life to your passion, you know your body better.” Alonso split the Red Bulls of Sergio Perez and two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen in the first practice. He led Verstappen and Perez in the second session. A truer indicator of Alonso’s speed will be in Saturday’s qualifying. The season-opening race is Sunday and finishes under floodlights in Sakhir. Alonso’s last race win was 10 years ago.

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