Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso started a new era. They officially did it together this Tuesday, with the presentation of the new AM23, the new single-seater of the Spanish driver and his partner Lance Stroll for the 2023 Formula 1 season. The Aston Martin AMR23 should be the turning point of a project to last. Last year, the team made a mistake in the main car concept of the regulations released in 2022. They managed to improve the same car throughout the course, which fought with great weapons in the second part of the season in the middle place, but was limited by that car concept that they are leaving today with an AMR23 that represents a “revolution” compared to the previous single-seater.
To the eye, the changes are visible. Aston Martin, like all sets, has greatly reduced the lower center of the car (1) and redesigned the side air inlets (2) in true Red Bull style, with the surface of the lower air intake longer. than the top. As for the ‘sidepods’ (3), you can see a central drop similar to last year’s Ferrari. In addition, the nose of the car is thinner and more stylish than in 2022.
However, one of the main changes, hidden under the car, is in the floor (5). That’s the part that contributes the most downforce to these vehicles and is the most important. Aston Martin is making sure it completely redesigns that area. A change can also be seen on the sides of the rear part of the engine hood.
realistic goals
Of course, despite the fact that it is a revolution, the Silverstone team presented their new gem with a realistic speech and did not want to raise expectations, making it clear that this year will be only the first of “a long journey” where they want to keep moving up the ranks until you fight for future victories and championships. For this reason, they made it clear that this car should be “a step forward” compared to last year, but that “time” is necessary for all the investments and great changes taking place at Aston Martin to bear fruit and machinery . is fully conducted and greased to fight for all in several courses.
This is what its owner, Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, wants to make clear, stressing that the team has put together all the pieces a project needs to be a winner after signing engineers from the best teams, the creation of its new. factory, which will be available throughout the year, the creation of a new wind tunnel, which will be available in 2024, and the signing of a champion driver like Fernando Alonso.
“I took part in this project years ago to create one of the best F1 teams that can be built. For this you need people. We have doubled the number of people and we have a modern factory, nothing like it. “When I’m passionate about something, the truth is I’m probably going to win. And I’m very passionate about this project,” Lawrence said.
“We have doubled our staff. We’ve had incredible, successful people, but the people we brought in allowed us to go to another level. We look forward to being able to compete for future championships. F1 is a journey and this is our third year on this journey. And I think everyone knows that in F1 and other businesses it takes more than 3 years. The plan is to go one step further, next year another 7 and so on until we can win and fight for championships”, argued the owner of Aston Martin.
“Our new factory will change the rules. We have grown beyond the building we have. We want to do it sooner but we have to wait a few years. Everyone will be together, we will be able to talk more and be more united the departments. For a winning team in F1 you need people, processes and tools. We will have the best tool, we already have some of the best people and we will start the new process”, he added about new headquarters they are building next to their current factory.
Alonso: “I hope it’s quick”
“It looks incredible. Let’s hope it’s fast0 and it will depend in part on us. I want to get inside and get in the car,” said Fernando Alonso when the AMR23 was uncovered, happy with his new challenge with Aston Martin.
“It’s amazing. Since January I’ve been in the factory, with several simulator sessions, I’ve met people and I’ve also seen the new factory, which will be ready soon. And I feel this energy, so much. of things happening within the team, with a lot of people joining the technical department last year, this new factory, the new wind tunnel, a new driver… everything looks very good and I’m looking forward to driving. “, commented the Spaniard, making sure that he joined the Silverstone team for his ambition and the plan he saw here. “The new people joining the team show the ambition of this project, Lawrence’s leadership is very important… investment and talent is a new recipe for success. We hope to achieve that success as soon as possible and hoping to find some shortcuts,” he added.
“We need to have a good base for future Aston Martin cars. The team had some difficulties at the beginning of the year last season but the second season was very good. Hopefully we can see that development in 2023. We will stay with our feet on the ground, of course. But we can’t settle for being fourth, third or second. We may not win right away, but we have to make sure that this car is a good base for years to come “, pointed out of the Spanish.
“We want to be competitive,” commented Lance Stroll. Last year, we improved a lot. We started in a rough place but we made a lot of progress and al. At the end of the year, we are in a position to continue to gain points. and then before we start this season it’s very exciting for everybody. The car is really different. A lot of work went into its construction. There are a lot of new ideas, new people who are at the top of the car and contribute their talent. Many people joined the team. It’s a very exciting time for the team and I’m really looking forward to getting behind the wheel,” said the Canadian.
“If we keep fighting for a lot of points, podiums, maybe if there’s a chance… we have to take a step forward compared to last year. At the start we were ninth last year and we barely got past sixth in the World Championship. of Manufacturers level on points with Alfa Romeo. We made a good comeback but this year I hope to be more competitive on that grid and that should be the goal. I hope to see a comparison with others . ”
Source: La Verdad
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