Formula 1's 2023 season formerly kicked into gear on Friday in Bahrain, with the field of contenders appearing even tighter than expected and Fernando Alonso keeping the Aston Martin hype train rolling.

Check out our recap in pictures of the day's action at Sakhir.

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