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F1 tech review: Aston Martin starts strong, then stumbles
Aston Martin struggled to keep up with Red Bull in the beginning of the season, but eventually fell back in the standings. However, they did finish two places higher than in 2022. The team made several aerodynamic tweaks to the car, including a deeper trench-style gulley in the upper surface of the sidepods to improve airflow. They also used a twisted profile on the rear flap of the front wing to generate an outwash effect. Aston Martin implemented tube-like cooling fins on the brake calipers to reduce weight and improve cooling. The front brake assembly had a curved strake to divert airflow, and both the front and rear discs were covered by fairings for temperature control. The rear section of the floor featured a cutout and winglet connected to the underfloor skate, with a rolled-up trailing edge. The team also utilized a swage line on the lower outer face of the rear wing endplate for outwash. Additionally, they made adjustments to the diffuser profile and rear wing element. The forward portion of the floor had various contours on the lip.
