AMR24, the first Aston Martin Formula One automotive constructed at the new AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone, debuted alongside the new Vantage street automotive and Aston Martin Vantage GT3 – engineered for actual drivers.
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The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is proud to debut its new challenger for the 2024 season – the AMR24. On a big day for Aston Martin, the new Vantage street automotive and Aston Martin Vantage GT3 be part of the AMR24, marking a trilogy of reveals.
In its iconic racing inexperienced livery, full with Aramco title associate branding, the AMR24 represents a stable and thrilling evolution from its predecessor, which catapulted the crew to eight podiums and 280 factors in 2023. The AMR24 evolves the similar design philosophy, however there’s a minor carryover, with most components being new for 2024. The steady refinement of the AMR24 has resulted in a lighter, extra aerodynamically environment friendly race automotive designed to function throughout a broader vary of circuits.
“We are proud to debut the AMR24,” stated Team Principal Mike Krack. “It is the result of a huge effort by the whole team at our new AMR Technology Campus, and it will allow the team to take another step forward in 2024. Since the last race in 2023, everyone has been hyper-focused on improvements in every area, concentrating our efforts on what makes a difference and matters to be better. Almost every area of the car has been refined and improved, building on our strengths and taking on board the lessons of the previous campaign. 2023 was our best season to date, and our goal this season is to score regular points, podiums, and fight for our first win in green.”
Dan Fallows, Technical Director, explains how the crew approached the AMR24: “Even with the secure rules, there are countless prospects for refinement. I might name the AMR24 a considerable evolution of final yr’s automotive, and it does look fairly totally different, with many new components to provide us a strong platform for growth. The chassis design is new, in addition to the nostril, entrance wing, entrance suspension and rear suspension. We wish to compete in the growth race this season, and this automotive is designed to do exactly that.
“Another area of focus has been to broaden the car’s operating window. We have focused on more versatility for a wider range of specific circuit characteristics. We want a race car that is more of an all-rounder. We believe the AMR24 provides the ideal platform for in-season development and a sustained season-long challenge.”
Under the pores and skin of the AMR24
The entrance wing design has been altered to assist handle the entrance wheel wake extra effectively. Combined with the over-wheel winglets, the intention is to manage the wake from the entrance tyres and direct it away from the remainder of the automotive, permitting the different downforce-producing surfaces to work extra effectively.
The present period of F1 rules has dramatically emphasised the flooring and facet pod design. On the AMR24, the facet pods and bodywork have been overhauled to enhance airflow administration round the flooring and over the rear wing.
“The floor is the biggest area of downforce generation on an F1 car and constantly evolves. It right will be paramount to our success in 2024,” says Dan.
The AMR24 will utilise a push-rod suspension structure each entrance and rear. This sees the wheel meeting joined to the chassis by a diagonal construction, with a better level on the automotive’s physique.
The entrance suspension has been modified to enhance efficiency along with the entrance wing and flooring. In distinction, the rear suspension has been optimised to maximise airflow effectivity round the rear wing, accommodating Mercedes’ newest energy unit and gearbox.
Dan explains: “Work has been done on both ends of the car on the suspension. The front will work more efficiently alongside the front wing, and aero Work has been done at the rear to optimise our layout in that area.”
Drivers motivated and hungry for brand new marketing campaign
Lance Stroll #18: “There has been a real buzz around the AMRTC this winter. We’re still a young team, but we’re growing up fast. There’s that hunger and belief when you walk around the campus – a credit to all the amazing people working here. We all want to push on from what we achieved last year, especially in the final part of the season when we made strong progress – learning more about the car. That sets us up nicely for the new season, and I can’t wait to get going.”
Fernando Alonso #14: “I am incredibly proud of this team and what has been achieved in such a short time—the progress on the track and the investment in all areas off-track at the AMRTC. At the start of a new campaign, I always enjoy this feeling, with this season marking my 21st as a racing driver in Formula One. The team has worked flat-out on getting the AMR24 ready for the new season, but there are many questions to answer in testing and the first few races. I am excited to enter the cockpit and start my second season in green.”
A Performance Trilogy
In addition to the AMR24, Aston Martin has launched two new fashions – engineered for actual drivers. The new Vantage is the newest in an iconic bloodline – the quintessential Aston Martin sports activities automotive and the most driver-focused and quickest Vantage in the well-known nameplate’s 74-year historical past. It is an genuine, unadulterated celebration of pure efficiency, engineered to ship most thrills with most confidence.
Timed to coincide with the debut of the new Vantage street automotive, the spectacular new Vantage GT3 race automotive mirrors the newest showroom mannequin’s intensified efficiency, sharpened dynamics, and attention-grabbing fashion. It interprets these qualities right into a formidable new GT racer and begins the subsequent chapter in Aston Martin’s illustrious motorsport historical past.
