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Stake technical director James Key says the C44 is “virtually a completely new car” as the team takes an aggressive approach to 2024. The technical regulations have predominantly remained unchanged…
Stake’s technical director, James Key, states that the C44 is essentially a brand new car, with significant changes made to the aero package for the 2024 season. Key acknowledges the work done by the team in Hinwil before he joined, and praises their dedication and positive atmosphere. He emphasizes that designing and building a new car is a complex process that involves the efforts of hundreds of people. The C44 features major mechanical and aerodynamic changes, including a completely new front suspension, which presents a challenge for a team of their size. Key highlights the team’s ambitious direction and the potential benefits of the new design. The changes in the car’s identity, as the team transitions from Alfa Romeo to Stake, also come with increased expectations, according to driver Valtteri Bottas. He believes that the team needs to perform well and extract the maximum potential from the new package in order to meet their objectives and make significant progress compared to the previous season.
