Aston Martin has unveiled its 2024 Formula 1 car, the AMR24, which the team describes as a significant evolution of its previous model. The car aims to address the issues that plagued Aston Martin’s performance in the latter part of the 2023 season.
One notable feature of the AMR24 is its innovative sidepod inlet design. Aston Martin has taken inspiration from Red Bull’s inlet design and incorporated a radical version into the forward section of the car’s sidepod. The elongated lower lip of the sidepod sits high on the chassis, enlarging the sidepod’s undercut and providing protection for the air flowing into the inlet from the turbulent wake generated by the tire ahead.
Additionally, the AMR24 features a switch from a pull-rod to a push-rod suspension layout, forced upon them by Mercedes, from whom they purchase the gearbox and rear suspension. This change has implications for the car’s packaging, with inboard suspension elements now mounted higher, necessitating reconfiguration of the exhaust and cooling systems.
At the front of the car, the push-rod layout is retained, with subtle changes made to the suspension layout and associated fairings to maximize aerodynamic advantage. The team has also reverted to a shorter nosecone arrangement, with the tip mounted on the second element rather than on the mainplane, altering its relationship with the mainplane both structurally and aerodynamically.
The AMR24 continues Aston Martin’s development of the front wing, utilizing outboard segments of the flaps for outwashing airflow in conjunction with endplate geometry. The floor edge features an edge wing similar to that used in the latter stages of 2023, optimized to suit current floor geometries.
Finally, the car incorporates a semi-detached tip section solution for the rear wing, a development seen at the season closer in Abu Dhabi.
Overall, Aston Martin aims to build upon the strengths of its previous car while addressing its weaknesses, with a focus on maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and performance across the board.