The AMR23 is turning heads: Aston Martin seem to have made gains at this early stage – but could they carry over their pre-season testing pace to the Bahrain Grand Prix and beyond?
The AMR23 is the first Aston Martin car designed under the leadership of ex-Red Bull aerodynamicist Dan Fallows and it features some unique design traits – with a sidepod that includes a cliff-like cavity.
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Sam Collins takes his magnifying glass to the car that will be driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in 2023, poring over the details that include a raised engine cover, a tea-tray winglet on the floor and some ingenious wing mirrors.
It's an innovative design – but can the AMR23 take the season by storm?
Watch the video in the player above to find out.
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