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Aston Martin has unveiled the AMR24 car that the team will compete with during the 2024 Formula 1 season as
The Aston Martin Formula One team had consistent seventh-place finishes since its rebranding from Racing Point in 2021. However, they capitalized on a strong opening to the previous season and improved their points tally by 255, rising to fifth in the Constructors’ standings. The team initially performed well as Red Bull’s closest competitor, but encountered issues with upgrades that affected their performance. Towards the end of the season, they were able to address these issues and now aim to establish themselves as a stronger contender in 2024. Aston Martin unveiled their new AMR24 Formula One car, alongside the new Vantage road car and Aston Martin Vantage GT3, with a design featuring the traditional British Racing Green color and branding from title partner Aramco. The team retains drivers Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, who secured all eight of the team’s podium finishes in 2023. Team boss Mike Krack expressed pride in the team’s efforts and the focus on improvements. Alonso, who will surpass 400 starts in F1 this year, had his strongest season in 10 years, while Stroll faced challenges due to injury but looks forward to the new season. The team is eager to score regular points, podium finishes, and fight for their first win in green.