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Gary Anderson: How F1 2023’s worst team finally sorted its car
AlphaTauri, the sister team of Red Bull, has had a disappointing season in the 2023 Formula 1 constructors championship, currently sitting in 10th place with only five points. However, their performance has improved in recent races, allowing them to reach Q3 and compete for points. The team has struggled with aerodynamic load and consistent downforce, as well as late-entry instability in corners. To address these issues, AlphaTauri introduced an upgrade in Singapore, consisting of various small developments that work together to enhance the car’s competitiveness. Changes include a geometry adjustment in the floor area near the rear tire, creating low-pressure areas to guide airflow. The sidepod undercut and underfloor leading edge splitters play a role in generating a vortex that helps seal the sides of the floor, while modifications to the upper surface of the sidepods create a valley-like shape to improve overall aerodynamics.
Source: The Race
