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F1 tech review: Alpine drifts despite inventive solutions
Throughout 2023, the Alpine team developed the A523, but their ideas were not cohesive enough to prevent them from falling behind in the midfield pack. Some of the finer details of the car include the front wing with flaps of similar distribution, the steering wheel with various controls, and the placement of the caliper in the forward position. The mid-floor edge cutouts and rear floor cutout with a winglet and skate arrangement are also notable. The rear wing featured a narrow central section and a cooling gill panel was used on the engine cover. The rear brake duct winglet had a stepped lower edge and a bi-plane style beam wing arrangement. Other features include floor fences and a bib winglet. The team also made adjustments to the front wing in Azerbaijan and used a lower downforce rear wing assembly. Lastly, the DRS actuator and linkage were visible.
