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F1 tech review: Aston Martin starts strong, then stumbles
Aston Martin struggled to keep up with Red Bull at the beginning of the season, but eventually slipped down the standings. However, the team did manage to finish two places higher than in 2022. One of the key design features of their car, the AMR23, was the deeper trench-style gulley on the sidepods, which improved airflow over the rear of the car. Aston Martin also utilized a twisted profile for the rear-end front wing flap to generate the desired outwash effect. In terms of the braking system, they used tube-like cooling fins on the calipers to reduce weight and improve cooling. The AMR23 also featured a rear wing with a swage line on the lower outer face of its endplate, which helped create outwash and connect various aerodynamic structures. The team made various adjustments to the diffuser profile, rear wing, and floor contours for optimal performance.
