Very important weekend for Aston Martin
Aston Martin is introducing a very important update package this weekend. The main benefit to be gained from this novelty is a significant weight reduction, because the first Aston Martin, designed in a hurry by Adrian Newey, had this congenital problem of being significantly over the minimum weight.
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To homologate this new lightweight chassis, a new crash test was necessary for the front part of the body. The gearbox was also lightened and the rear suspension was slightly revised.
The aerodynamic surfaces have also been revisited, a significant amount of work carried out in these first few months that should have immediate benefits in terms of lap times, although Adrian Newey did not want to commit himself in this regard.
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To install all the last-minute updates from the factory on both cars, Aston Martin mechanics broke the curfew yesterday, using the first of the five exceptions allowed by the regulations in the time slot in question.
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