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Paolo Filistei casts his eye over the new Stake Sauber C44 machine which will be driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu.
The new Stake Sauber C44 was launched in London and still incorporated elements from the previous car, the C43, including the nose cone and front wing. The final version of the 2024 car will likely only be visible during the pre-season test in Bahrain, but it is clear that the team has embraced concepts from Red Bull’s RB19. The car features a pull rod front suspension design, similar to Red Bull and McLaren in 2023, which allows for a lower center of gravity. The sidepod inlet section has been reduced and features a pronounced lower lip, directing airflow towards the floor. The airbox of the C44 has also undergone a change, with a triangular roll hoop replacing the previous central pylon design. The car appears to have been refined based on the thinking of Technical Director James Key, who joined the team from McLaren.
