Aston Martin AMR25: Team reveal 2025 Formula 1 challenger ahead of track debut in Bahrain

Aston Martin have revealed the AMR25 ahead of their 2025 Formula 1 challenger's track debut on Monday in Bahrain.

The fifth-placed finishers in the 2024 Constructors' Championship revealed their new livery on Tuesday at F1 75 Live in London, but on Sunday also shared the full specification of their new car.

The team said that 90 per cent of the car's aerodynamic surfaces differ from its predecessor, with the prime focus being on improving "driveability" for Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.

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Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell said: "For this year's car we've really taken on board the lessons and feedback from last season.

"We've focused on creating a more driveable car for Lance and Fernando and we've pushed hard to make it more benign.

"We expect it to be a tight and competitive field from the get-go in Australia, so we know it won't be easy.

"Our aims are realistic with a view to how we can continually improve in all areas, especially as we, like all teams, approach a vital shake-up of the regulations in 2026."

Aston Martin will run the AMR25 for the first time in a shakedown at the Bahrain International Circuit on Monday, ahead of the start of three successive days of pre-season testing at the same location on Wednesday.

Alonso added: "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."

What has changed on the AMR25?

Aston Martin took a major leap forward in 2023 as they began the season as a surprise closest challenger to Red Bull, but have failed to build on that momentum.

While they finished fifth in the constructors' standings for a second successive season in 2024, the gap to Mercedes, who finished both campaigns in fourth, grew from 22 to 374 points.

It is therefore unsurprising to see major changes on the AMR25, among which are an evolved front wing and reprofiling of the car's sidepods.

A statement detailing the changes said: "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."

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