Red Bull with the first real update, Aston Martin with a copy? Technology look at Japan

Japan is only the fourth race of the new Formula 1 season, and the farthest overseas event, but that doesn’t stop even the Red Bull super team from doing its first real overhaul. The Aston Martin has also undergone major revisions, including a side box that resembles last year’s Red Bull. Updates have not changed yet. In the case of Red Bull, this adjustment was planned before the start of the season.

Red Bull: There is no great architecture from the leaders of the world championship, but there is something worth mentioning on the sidepod. As is well known, Red Bull takes a completely new approach here in 2024 with its hidden top lane and second vertical entry. The air intakes of the main radiator in the side pod have been modified in search of efficiency, i.e. the new shape should be in place with high pressure. This also made it possible to reduce the outflow area. Results also include adjustments under the hood.

The cooling systems of the front brakes are also small, but this is due to the way. Suzuka puts less demand on the brakes. The bottom part at least has been reworked. It remains mechanical, but on the one hand the area of ​​the main body has been slightly improved to provide more load. On the side, the “Edge Wing”, a wing-like element, has been redesigned for the same purpose and has more camber.

• Changed access points for radiators placed in the side box
• The maximum wing angle
• Improvement of the basement area
• Less cooling of the front brake

Aston Martin: While Fernando Alonso was still driving with the old sidepod, Lance Stroll was catching the eye with the new design. This bridge is very reminiscent of the Red Bull designs of the last two years. This will be introduced in conjunction with the new underbody along with the diffuser. A modified main body, repositioned guide elements and a shallower wing profile must be considered for the lower body. The top surface of the diffuser has been redesigned.

• A new side piece
• Lower body with new guide elements, modified edge wing and main body
• Modified transmitter shape

Ferrari: Given the potential for heavy rain, the Ferrari has a large upper rear wing and a large lower beam in its luggage. However, it is not new; they were already used in 2023. In addition, it is not yet clear whether they will be used. What is really new is the rear suspension, more precisely the cover of the upper rear bone. This should bring marginal improvements in efficiency.

• Large upper rear wing and lower beam wing
• New cover of upper back bone

Alpine: First of all, those affected begin to lose weight slowly. But that is a long process. The new front wing is more visible and has more external load relief, making it even better. This is combined with redesigned front brake cooling ducts to make the most of this wing change.

At the rear, Alpine lowers the beam wing to one lower element to take the load off the rear wing and the beam wing itself and in turn create more load on the underside. Meanwhile, Alpine is also in the danger zone when it comes to the chassis, as the team has confirmed. Like Williams, you only have two and you’ll be lost in bad crashes and chassis damage. More on this: