Declining bellies, double bottom, flared sides, zero-sidepods. 2022 saw a proliferation of the terminology used to refer to the sides, the main element of visual differentiation on the new generation of single-seaters and the subject of development during the current season for various teams. Among these is Aston Martin, a team that has revolutionized the superior aerodynamics of the AMR22 starting from the Barcelona stage, adopting a concept similar to that proposed by Red Bull. The latter in turn turns out to be a revival of solutions already appreciated in the past of Formula 1like other philosophies widespread in the 2022 fleet.
Luca Furbatto, Aston Martin Engineering Director, summarized a FormulaPassion.it the path that led to the team’s adoption of the philosophy with the sides sloping towards the rear: “I started in Aston Martin in January and I found this concept very similar to that of Alfa Romeo, the team I come from. At the level of the concept of the machine it is quite logical and there is. That said, even before the presentation of the Red Bull we had started to change the aerodynamic concept in the gallery, because we had begun to see some flow behaviors that worried us. In Barcelona we brought this new car very similar to Red Bull, but which was already in the gallery in February. The shapes are the ones in the end, I think that within two years the machines will look very similar ”.
Furbatto underlines how much forms already seen in the past in the category return to current Formula 1: “In addition to the“ Red Bull concept ”, this philosophy can also be called a beaten belly, like that of the Coanda exhausts a few years ago, so it’s not really an absolute novelty. The Alfa Romeo concept, on the other hand, with its heavily hollowed bellies, was not unlike the Toro Rosso of the years 2011-2012, which then was the daughter of the 1992 Ferrari with the double bottom. In the end, the themes are always the same. We understood that this was not the best way for us and development focused on this solution. It has been pointed out a lot that our car looks like Red Bull, but on the launch car we came out with that ‘mustache’ on the keel, which was quickly copied to us by Ferrari and Red Bull. There is however, it is a visible detail. I don’t think it’s so outrageous that we can take a cue from others, as did Williams, who moved towards a very similar concept. I’ve noticed details that show how we inspire each other. I think sooner or later someone will also bring our rear wing, it’s part of the game “, concluded the Italian engineer.
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