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Technical Director, Dan Fallows, added: “The design team was adamant that it wanted to tackle these regulations without compromise. We want to move up the grid and start challenging the teams at the front – and you can’t do that by sitting back and being conservative. AMR23 is a significant development of the car we refined in the latter half of 2022 – and we have improved it in every critical area. It optimises the solutions we felt would offer us the most performance, and it embodies the joint vision we have embraced and have built together over the recent months. The driving team is excited too. As Lance Stroll said: “Looking at AMR23, I can see lots of new thinking and some aggressive work around the packaging and aerodynamics that should really help us out as we head into year two of these new rules. Teammate Fernando Alonso agrees. “I have always said that I could see the ambition that shines bright at AMF1. And, as we launch the car in this brand-new factory, I think everyone can now see the scale of the ambition and determination at the heart of this organisation. “Just as important is the car – and the AMR23 looks incredibly neatly packaged and highly efficient. I was pleasantly surprised when I sampled last year’s car for the very first time, and I think there is plenty of performance we can unlock together. I can’t wait to get started.” The AMF1 ‘Driver Squad’ Fernando and Lance spearhead a six-strong squad of AMF1 driver talent, which combines the full breadth of youth and experience needed for a modern F1 team. Lance embarks on his seventh year in F1 and has been a staple during the team’s development. With 122 Grands Prix starts to his name, the 24-year-old brings to the table a wealth of talent and determination. Teaming up with Lance for 2023 is two-time F1 World Drivers’ Champion Fernando Alonso. The Asturian’s competitive drive and hunger for success were the key factors behind the team signing him last summer. Tech stability allows for targeted innovation After last season’s wide-reaching technical changes, there is only a subtle refinement of the regulations for this year, with a few small adjustments focused on ensuring compliance and improving safety. The most notable technical changes for 2023 includes a 15mm raising of the floor limit – to mitigate against F1 ‘porpoising’ or bouncing; a more stringent vertical deflection test; and new, larger rear-view mirrors. The consistency in the rules has also enabled the AMF1 design team to iterate and innovate in several key areas – most notably aerodynamics. The key visible differences to the AMR23 include a heavily revised front wing; new sidepods, which incorporate a sweeping inner ramp to more efficiently channel airflow; and a new engine cover with a larger roll hoop inlet. Mike Krack, Team Principal, sums it up. “The second half of 2022 showed real signs of progress as we worked hard on car development”, he said. “For this year, our aim must be to build a car that can fully deliver on its performance potential from the first moment it hits the track. “Making a strong start to the year, and then maintaining that momentum, is necessary if we are to make further advances towards the front of the grid. And, as an organisation, we are working hard to achieve that, and to further strengthen all areas of the team. Finally, we would like to thank all of our fans for their unwavering support, and we look forward to seeing you across the world this season.” Simply Abu Dhabi | 187