He Fernando Alonso’s new car has already seen the light. Aston Martin has presented an AMR24 that on an aesthetic level shows few differences compared to its predecessor. Same green tones combined with the black that is already unavoidable in any Formula 1 car. But the real change is inside the car.
Aston Martin presents several changes in the new AMR24. A more aggressive car that seeks to alleviate the problems that its predecessor had without giving up its virtues. Miracles are not expected, but we do expect the new Aston Martin to be able to give Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as much or more opportunity as the previous one.
New chassis, changes to the nose and push-rod rear suspension
After a 2023 that was a learning experience for Aston Martin, the Silverstone factory believes they have learned their lesson. With the new car they have sought to maintain the virtues that led to glory in 2023, but solve the big problems they had: air resistance and top speed.
For it, Aston Martin has completely changed the chassis of the AMR24. The car has a completely new skeleton, and there are also quite a few differences in the nose, both in the nose and in the front wing. Let us remember that this was the area of controversy last season, with covert illegalization by the FIA.
Besides, Aston Martin has changed the concept of rear suspensions. They become push-rod due to the new features that Mercedes has implemented in its engine and gearbox. Of course, there is also evolution in the background, but these are more secret. We’ll see if they have squeezed out the famous photos of Red Bull in Monaco.
“The car has improved a little in everything. We have the same strengths as last year, but we have improved air resistance and fast cornering“said an optimistic Fernando Alonso. Drag was one of the big problems that hindered Aston Martin in 2023, and if they have solved it it could be a big step forward.
Of course, Dan Fallows, Aston Martin’s technical guru, has been in charge of clarifying that there will not be a second miracle. “That of winning a second or so from one car to another happens once in a lifetime. Now it will be a few tenths from year to year and I don’t know if those tenths will be enough to close the gap with Red Bull,” says Fallows.
Another important thing that Aston Martin is looking for is to make a car that can evolve more during the year. We’ll see how far it goes Fernando Alonso’s new AMR24.