Let’s take a look at some of the AT04’s finer details and how it was developed throughout the course of 2023…
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AlphaTauri AT04 new side detail
AlphaTauri kicked off what would become one of the most intense development cycles on the grid with a substantial package of parts at the Australian Grand Prix, which notably included a change to the forward section of its floor, with all of the fences fettled to take advantage of the surrounding alterations.
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AlphaTauri AT04 rear detail
The team had already introduced a new, lower downforce, rear wing option at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, to improve straightline speed.
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AlphaTauri AT04 detail
Another great image from Jeddah, which shows the power unit ancillaries’ installation, with a double feed from the airbox delivering cool air to the saddle cooler and power unit below. We’re also able to see the internal sidepod baffle mounted atop the radiator housed within the right-hand side of the car.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
A close up of the forward section of the edge wing, which is not only rolled up into a scroll it has also been divided by three strakes to help disseminate the required aerodynamic effect.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
An overview of the AT04’s rear end at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which shows off the beam wing, with an upper element that runs under the exhaust and over the crash structure.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
A close up of the diffuser sidewall on the AT04, with a squared-off mouse hole utilised in the forward portion.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
Another look inside the AT04’s sidepod, which shows the layout of their radiators, the upper deflector panel and the wedge-shaped oil tank.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
AlphaTauri added a swage line to the lower half of the endplate at the Spanish Grand Prix, in order to tie-in the various airflow structures that surround it.
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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail
An overview of the AT04 as it was prepared for action allows us to see both the front and rear brake assemblies without the outer drums in place. Both use a fairing to surround the brake disc, isolating it from the space inside the drum to help improve temperature…
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