F1Weekly Podcast # 1083

Nasir’s interviewing skills began to bubble to the top, at the beginning he always let the Host begin the interview but I soon realized he was the master and I should stick with hosting. On this episode Nasir and I are attending the San Jose Grand Prix in 2006 we interview A.J. Allmendinger’s race engineer Mike Cannon.

*AJ Foyt Racing’s Michael Cannon reflects on Indy 500, Penske alliance*.

*A.J. Allmendinger wins at Portland Oregon.*

Joint longest driver pairing on the grid for 2025

The team’s driver line-up enters its third consecutive year together and is the joint longest pairing on the grid for 2025. Lance embarks on his fifth season in racing green colours, with the 26-year-old now the most experienced Canadian driver of all time in the sport. Fernando enters his third season with the team, as the two-time World Drivers’ Champion embarks on a record-breaking 22nd season competing in Formula One.

Fernando Alonso #14 
“We learnt a lot in 2024 and the team have been using that as a driving force as we head into this season with the AMR25. The competition is going to be very tight in this last year of the current regulations, but I know the team have been working hard at the AMRTC to make sure we are ready. I’m excited to get back on track; I am ready to help this team get stronger and continue this journey with Aston Martin Aramco.” 

The AMR25 in detail
The front wing of the AMR25 is a significant evolution of the front wing the team introduced towards the end of last year. The changes are focused on improving low-speed downforce, the balance of the car and giving the drivers more stability through all the phases of cornering.

The sidepods of the AMR25 have been reprofiled and are the most striking change visually compared to its predecessor. Deeply undercut, they feature a swooping channel along the length of the upper surface to better guide airflow.

A tightly packaged radiator layout has been reconfigured to accommodate the new sidepod design. The radiators play a critical role in regulating the powertrain’s temperature.

The engine cover features a jagged, razor-sharp spine running from the airbox towards the rear wing to direct airflow to the rear of the car.

The design of the floor has been revised to improve airflow underneath the car. The new sidepod and bodywork design complement this, allowing better airflow management under the car and over the rear wing.

The AMR25 features a push-rod suspension layout at both the front and rear; the wheel assembly is joined to the chassis by a diagonal structure with a higher point on the car’s body.

New brake ducts at both the front and rear of the car are designed to improve brake cooling and airflow management. Brake ducts funnel air into and out of the brake assembly; on the AMR25, this consists of Brembo brake calipers and Carbon Industrie carbon fibre discs and pads.

A stable rear also improves corner turn-in by limiting sliding; the AMR25’s rear wing has been designed with this in mind.

Lance and Fernando will get their first feel of the AMR25 tomorrow, when they take to the Bahrain International Circuit for a promotional event before the start of official pre-season testing on 26-28 February.

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