P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 tech review: AlphaTauri makes inroads with big plans ahead
The AT04, developed by AlphaTauri throughout 2023, featured several notable changes. At the Australian Grand Prix, they introduced a new forward section of the floor and made adjustments to the fences. In Saudi Arabia, they added a lower downforce rear wing to improve straightline speed. The power unit ancillaries’ installation included a double feed from the airbox, delivering cool air to the saddle cooler and power unit. The forward section of the edge wing was rolled up into a scroll and divided by three strakes to enhance aerodynamics. The rear end of the car showcased the beam wing, which ran under the exhaust and over the crash structure. The diffuser sidewall had a squared-off mouse hole in the forward portion. Inside the sidepod, the layout featured radiators, an upper deflector panel, and a wedge-shaped oil tank. The endplate received a swage line at the Spanish Grand Prix to improve airflow structures. The brake assemblies used a fairing to surround the brake disc, improving temperature control. Different rear wing variants were used for the Belgian and Italian Grand Prix. The diffuser boat tail section had a stepped transition. The rear wing tip employed an open-ended solution to control vortices.
