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COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH SEQUENCE HAS BEGUN! AS NASIR AND THE HOST TRY TO KEEP THEIR EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK WE BRING YOU MORE F1 GOODIES IN MOTORSPORTS MONDIAL… AN INTERVIEW WITH ANTONIO PIZZONIA AND WE DIVE DEEP INTO THE F1WEEKLY ARCHIVES WITH A CLASSIC …BOBBY UNSER!

BAHRAIN PREVIEW FROM RED BULL…

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – NOVEMBER 20: Race Winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Third placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool.

MAX: I’m feeling nice and relaxed heading into the 2023 season. I had a good break and prepared well this year. Time is so limited at testing so hopefully we have some solid days without too many issues, it’s important to have smooth sessions. The Team have worked hard over the winter and I hope the RB19 is another good car to challenge up at the front with but time will tell.

Sergio Perez poses during the Red Bull Show run in Mexico City, Mexico on November 3, 2021.

CHECO: I am massively looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the RB19 again. I feel fit and ready for the season, this will be my 13th year in Formula One and I cannot wait to be back and then be back racing. Testing is very important because it is the only time of the year when you can really make big changes and explore different set-ups in the car. I feel like things are just getting started, I want to enjoy this year and have my best season ever.