MPH: Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests

Red Bull's dominance may be not as it seems | View in browser F1 | MARK HUGHES MPH: Why Red Bull may not be as dominant as Bahrain GP suggests The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix was a display of domination by Max Verstappen, but F1 rivals could well find themselves closer to Red Bull away from the Sakhir circuit, writes Mark Hughes Max Verstappen's 36th grand prix victory was one of his most emphatic, leading from pole in his Red Bull-Honda, 6.5sec clear by the 10th lap and cantering home 11sec clear of team mate Sergio Perez. That much wasn't such a surprise, but in putting an Aston Martin on an F1 podium for the first time, Fernando Alonso was something of a sensation, turning back the hands of time. He's even talking about the likelihood of taking his 33rd victory this year, a decade after his 32nd... READ MORE PHOTO: DPPI F1 | JAMES ELSON The key Aston Martin F1 pitwall move that gets you to read this article – Up/down in Bahrain It felt like an almost 'guaranteed certainty': massive fanfare for the return of the world's premier motor sport category, and it turns into an absolute 'chef's kiss' of a dud race – in an event which summoned the atmosphere of the early 2000s Ferrari and Michael Schumacher. Like the Scuderia in 2000, its 2021 season saw a decent battle against the reigning constructor champions, which went its way. Similar to Ferrari's 2001, 2022 looked a tad tricky at times for Red Bull, but it was ultimately unchallenged. Now a year on, Milton Keynes looks set to crush the opposition, mirroring the 2002 season which was misery for all but Scuderia fans. READ MORE PHOTO: GRAND PRIX PHOTO SHOP PROMOTION Bestsellers: Motor Sport shop Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 2013 | Andrew Barber | Art Print Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 Blueprint | 2022 | Poster Martini Wall Clock Kimi Räikkönen - Ferrari - 2007 | replica steering wheel | signed Kimi Räikkönen | full-size Verstappen 22 | Limited Edition Giclée Print | By James Stevens Max Verstappen Mug by Kevin McNicholas Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60