Alonso Victory? 5 Things To Watch For - 2023 Bahrain GP Preview

Fernando Alons-ooooh! Will he take the top step of the podium this Sunday in the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix?

In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil, @f1statsguru & Kunal preview the first race of the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Five things to watch for:

1. 2023 cars - we will finally see them!


2. End of sandbagging


3. Fernando Alonso


4. Overtaking fest.


5. Race strategy

Tune in!

(Season 2023, Episode 8)

Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, Sundaram Ramaswami and Kunal Shah

Image courtesy: Aston Martin Formula One Team

## Inside Line F1 Podcast Episode 8: Pre-Season Analysis and Predictions for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix

### Key Points:

- The 2023 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix, and there are five key aspects to watch for:
- The unveiling of the new 2023 cars.
- The end of sandbagging and the reveal of true car performance.
- Fernando Alonso's potential to make a significant impact.
- The anticipation of an overtaking fest due to the circuit's layout.
- The strategic considerations and tire degradation that will influence race strategy.


- Fernando Alonso's impressive performance in testing and practice has generated immense hype and speculation about his chances of winning the race.


- The drivers and teams will finally be able to showcase their true performance levels after the end of sandbagging, which is the practice of deliberately concealing car performance during testing.


- The race strategy will be crucial in determining the outcome, with tire degradation and pit stop strategy playing significant roles.


- The circuit layout in Bahrain is known for promoting overtaking opportunities, making it a potential "overtaking fest."


- There is a possibility of track limit violations, especially at Turn 4, which could impact the race outcome.


- The Bahrain Grand Prix has historically seen a high number of overtakes, making it an exciting race to watch.


- The reliability of the new cars and the potential for DNFs (did not finish) could also influence the race outcome.


- The teamwork and coordination between drivers and pit crews will be tested, especially for teams with new driver pairings.


- The safety car has been deployed in four out of the last five Bahrain Grands Prix, adding an element of unpredictability.


- Predictions for the race:
- Fernando Alonso is expected to perform well and potentially finish on the podium.
- Mercedes may face some disappointment due to their expected position behind Aston Martin.
- Yuki Tsunoda may struggle in his third season with Alpha Tauri, while Esteban Ocon and Oscar Piastri could have disappointing results.
- Max Verstappen is a strong contender for the race win.


- Special Announcement:
- A live F1 screening event called "Mission 33" will take place in Mumbai, India, on Sunday.
- The event will feature a live meet-up, racing simulators, quizzes, and a festive atmosphere.
- Tickets can be purchased through gigminks.com or the link provided in the episode description.