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Aston Martin’s F1 upgrade package at Imola is the first big test of its reshaped technical team and working processes that are crucial to the project’s long-term success
Aston Martin’s upgrade package at Formula 1’s Imola round is a significant test for its reshaped technical team and working processes critical for long-term success.
The introduction of a new floor and top bodywork will be trialled in Friday practice on one car, while the other will run the current season’s specification.
Aston Martin aims for increased downforce and aerodynamic consistency to move up from the lower midfield and push for consistent points finishes.
The team has undergone restructuring under group CEO and future team principal Andy Cowell to improve development processes and avoid past inconsistencies.
The Imola package is the first result of these changes and will indicate if Aston Martin has enhanced its development process successfully.
Despite the upgrade not being developed in the new windtunnel, its utilization for mapping indicates a meticulous approach to optimizing aerodynamic performance.
Cowell emphasizes the importance of precision, confidence in measurements, and reduction of error margins in their development process to achieve clearer outcomes.
