FORMULA ONE IS BACK!

*Spoiler Alert*

The latest Formula 1 season began in Bahrain two weeks ago with Max Verstappen claiming his 36th Victory in his 3rd consecutive campaign for the World Drivers Championship.

Sergio Perez came home in second to complete a Red Bull 1-2, and an outstanding drive from Fernando Alonso saw his Aston Martin finish in 3rd

George Russell has already said Red Bull look strong this year in an interview with the BBC: "They should win every race is my bet with the performance they've got"

It was no secret that the RB19 dominated the field in the race, easily being the fastest car on track. While the Ferrari seemed quick enough to challenge Red Bull in qualifying, in the end it was a Red Bull front row lockout.

However, one of the biggest stories going into this new season are Aston Martin Historically, Aston Martin have been a mid/low table team, fighting for occasional points finishes However, this year they have a competitive car and, with two time WDC winner Fernando Alonso being signed over the summer break, Aston Martin will be looking to build on their podium finish in Bahrain. Alonso's insight and expertise will provide them an excellent weapon with which to bite at the heels of the 'Big 3' (Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari) in a car that looks to be 3rd quickest

By Jamie Gordon and Ben Clark

Further down the field, McLaren seem to be struggling, and have admitted that their car is not fully developed yet This could be concerning for Lando Norris, who is chasing his first win in an F1 car this season following a heartbreak in Russia last year. In Bahrain, debutant Oscar Piastri had to retire with a mechanical failure, whilst Norris finished two laps down in p17. This is a major concern for McLaren, and they will need to pull out all the stops to gain a strong foothold in the midfield

For readers new to F1, it is the pinnacle of motorsport Ten teams with two drivers each travel across the globe to battle it out for the Drivers' World Championship and the Constructors' Championship (teams) F1 is not only about insane feats of driving perfection, but also mastering and bending the laws of physics and engineering to create the ultimate machine The race itself is a culmination of stamina, car reliability, tyre preservation and strategy It is a truly amazing sport to watch!