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How Aston Martin plans to rebound after F1 2023 errors
Aston Martin’s performance in the early part of the 2023 season dropped significantly, so their success in the upcoming season depends on whether they have been able to analyze, recover, and improve on the lost performance from last year. The team has focused on the sidepod design, taking inspiration from Red Bull’s inlet design and incorporating a more extreme version into their new car, the AMR24. The sidepod features a elongated lower lip that sits high on the chassis, enhancing the sidepod’s undercut and offering protection for the air flowing into the inlet. The shape of the sidepod has been carefully optimized to maximize aerodynamic connection with the floor and its ancillary components. Aston Martin has also made the switch from a pull-rod to a push-rod layout for their suspension, which has implications for the packaging of the car and requires adjustments to the exhaust and cooling systems. The new configuration includes an altered engine cover outlet and bodywork to improve flow control and make room for the higher-mounted inboard suspension elements. These changes provide aerodynamic advantages, including a clearer passage above the floor and more possibilities for geometries within the diffuser region.
