# Bookmarked: Formula 1 - 2023 Season - Day 1 Testing - Bahrain

- Author: @gurupanguji
- Date: 2023-02-23
- URL: https://gurupanguji.com/blog/2023/02/23/formula-1-2023-season-day-1-testing-bahrain/
- Categories: link, ai
- Tags: bahrain, day1, f1, racing, testing

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<p>Here are the relevant articles to read to catch up on the Day 1 Testing.</p>
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<p>Red Bull Racing finally unveiled their car and <a href="https://the-race.com/formula-1/gary-andersons-verdict-on-red-bulls-evolutionary-rb19/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gary Anderson gives it a one over</a>. They are the favorites this year as well.</p>
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<p>Mercedes is starting off with <a href="https://the-race.com/formula-1/no-bouncing-mercedes-biggest-problem-seems-conquered/">no bouncing issues</a>. Seems like a low bar, but I just need to point you to</p>
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<p>They are being coy about their actual speeds. We should know more by the end of testing and Bahrain race. </p>
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<p>Alonso's on INTENSO mode from the start. He put the Aston Martin Racing car on P2 at the end of Day1. Talking about the AMR, commentators seem to think it's taken a step change improvement in stability and pace. This is something to keep a keen eye on. </p>
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