Formula 1's class of 2023 reports for duty

They're an eclectic bunch, with a wide age span but one that overflows with raw talent and seasoned experience.

Formula 1's class of 2023 lined up for a group shot ahead of Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2023 F1 World Championship.

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso is the sport's senior citizen, but the Spaniard's enthusiasm and energy hasn't waned.

At the other end of the spectrum, Oscar Piastri – one of two absolute beginners on the grid along with Williams' Logan Sargeant – will line up as the youngest charger in the field.

In fact, when Piastri was born, in April 2001, Alonso was already racing in Formula 1.

Let that sink in for a moment…