P1racenews AI automatic summary:
AlphaTauri: Not taking Red Bull F1 suspension in 2023 was an “error”
AlphaTauri struggled at the beginning of the season but made significant updates to their car’s floor, bringing them back into the midfield battle. They also adopted Red Bull’s rear suspension from Singapore onwards, which improved rear stability and allowed them to better utilize their progress with the floor. This late surge in performance helped Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo finish just behind Williams in the championship, after spending most of the season at the bottom. AlphaTauri’s CEO, Franz Tost, admitted that not taking Red Bull’s rear suspension earlier was a mistake and highlighted the importance of the suspension in conjunction with the floor. While trying to be smarter than Red Bull may be tempting, it is challenging as being a customer means you have to make the provided parts work effectively. The decision to align more closely with Red Bull in terms of regulations and components, such as taking their suspension, is part of AlphaTauri’s strategy. The level of synergy between AlphaTauri and Red Bull has varied in recent years, but the team plans to continue aligning with Red Bull in the future by adopting their front suspension in 2024.
