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Russell and Mercedes wary of F1's "2022 scenario" – but is it a fair comparison?

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How Antonelli aims to keep his momentum despite the F1 April break

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Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

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Norris explains why losing “1-2%” in qualifying left drivers so frustrated at new F1 cars

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Video: The key talking points from day three of F1 testing

And just like that, Formula 1's 2023 pre-season test is over, with Sergio Perez and Red Bull ending the three days on top.

The Mexican beat Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time on the final day in Bahrain, with Valtteri Bottas in third for Alfa Romeo.

PLUS: What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain

Earlier in the day, Charles Leclerc led the morning's running for Ferrari, clocking a 1m31.024s on Pirelli's C5 tyres to lead Mercedes' George Russell by four tenths.

But the real test for teams will come next weekend at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Jon Noble joins Martyn Lee straight from Bahrain to discuss Red Bull's dominance, Mercedes' 2023 F1 chances, McLaren's struggles, Haas and Williams' strengths and whether Aston Martin is the best of the rest or just putting on a good show.

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