Aston Martin Performance Director Tom McCullough has revealed the strict parameters in which the Formula 1 team’s wind tunnel relationship
The Silverstone-based Aston Martin F1 team has recently relocated to a new facility, which includes its own wind tunnel for aerodynamic testing. However, the team will continue to use Mercedes’ wind tunnel in Brackley until their own facility is ready at the end of 2024. Strict control measures are in place to ensure confidentiality and that no knowledge is shared between the teams. AlphaTauri, another F1 team, has also been using Red Bull’s wind tunnel, raising concerns about the influence and similarities between their cars. The FIA conducts inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and transparency. The potential for copycat cars in F1 has been a concern in recent years, as seen with Racing Point’s 2020 car resembling Mercedes’ 2019 championship-winning car.
