“I think our car looks really good. And what’s always nice is the fastest. It definitely looks different than before, it has something futuristic in it,” Vettela was quoted as saying by the DPA.
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The team of Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll became the first team to show a real car for the new F1 year. In recent days, their competitor Haas has only published a coloring on a computer model, and Red Bull, in which Max Verstappen will defend last year’s triumph, only showed a mock-up.
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The new AMR-22 monopost already has redesigned aerodynamics due to the new rules, as well as larger 18-inch wheels. The team has a new partner in the form of the Saudi energy company Aramco.
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“Regulations like this year have never been here before. In terms of chassis, this was probably the most significant change ever made,” said Andrew Green, chief technical officer.
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Aston Martin, who has raced under the names Force India or Racing Point in the past, also has a new boss, Mike Krack. The former BMW official replaced Otmar Szafnauer, who ended earlier that year.
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The team invested in a new factory in Gaydon, which includes a simulator and a wind tunnel. According to the owner of Stroll, Aston Martin wants to fight for the title of world champion in five years.
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“I believe we will be much better this year than last year. This time we were able to further develop the car. Ideally, the challenge is to fight for victories and podiums. This year will be a real test for us,” said Vettel, who finished last season. in the championship in 12th place.
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The new Formula 1 season will begin with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20.
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