Fernando Alonso already knows what the Aston Martin will be like with which he will compete in the next Formula 1 season. "Score points regularly, reach podiums and fight for our first victory in green," the team director set himself as his goal. Mike Krack. These are the main changes to the car that the Spaniard and Lance Stroll will drive.
The green car features a completely new skeleton. In many points of its structure it resembles the design of Red Bull, the great dominator of the great circus with Max Verstappen at the wheel. "I would say the AMR24 is a great evolution of last year's car and looks quite different, with many new parts giving us a solid development platform," said technical director Dan Fallows.
Cutting through the air at speeds of over 220 mph, the front spoiler directs airflow across all aerodynamic surfaces and is crucial to the car's performance. The AMR24 features a revised front and nose spoiler design for more effective and efficient wake management of the 18-inch front wheels.
The front and nose wing work in conjunction with the spoilers above the wheels to control the wake of the front wheels and move it away from the body to help increase downforce at the rear of the car.
Much of the car's downforce is generated by the ground. Making the most of this area is key to unlocking performance; The design of the sidepods and bodywork has been revised to improve airflow management around the floor and over the rear wing.
The cutout beneath the sidepod intake is deeper, while the upper surface retains the distinctive downward channel of the AMR24's predecessor, creating fluted shoulders that guide air along the sides of the car.
The body protects the compact 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit and cooling systems. In the upper section, at the rear, it features a cooling barrel that directs air from the radiators.
The suspension has two key functions: controlling weight transfer to improve cornering ability and ensuring that as much of the tire as possible is in contact with the track surface for greater grip and earlier throttle application. The suspension layout also influences aerodynamics, as the suspension arms are exposed and located in very sensitive aerodynamic areas.
The AMR24 features a pushrod suspension design both front and rear; The wheel assembly is attached to the chassis by a diagonal structure with a highest point on the car body.
The front suspension has been changed to improve performance in conjunction with the front spoiler and floor. The rear suspension has been optimized to maximize airflow efficiency around the rear wing, improve the design of the diffuser and floor and accommodate Mercedes' latest power unit and eight-speed semi-automatic gearbox.
