You would be forgiven to think that the year is 2006. After the events of the weekend, fans are once again chomping at the bit for Fernando Alonso.

Welcome to season 2023.

The Aston has arrived, after much anticipation and speculation the rumours look to be true, they have rocketed up the grid thanks to the new regulations and cost cap, but are they able to challenge for a race win or even a world championship, they have the right man in Alonso, anything is possible.

It was utter domination from the Bulls, Russell has called the season already. Can Max take every race win for the season and set an unprecedented sporting record, or will the pack hunt them down once the wind tunnel penalty sets in.

And it was a horror start for Mclaren, just how much trouble are team papaya in?

All that plus Race Ranking, Race Review, Driver Votes, Dud of the Day, Fantasy, News, Gossip and Fan Frenzy mini pod on this week's episode of BTRL.