AlphaTauri AT04

The AlphaTauri AT04 is a Formula One car constructed by Scuderia AlphaTauri for the 2023 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Nyck de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda up to the 2023 British Grand Prix, then Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo from the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix onwards with Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri reserve driver Liam Lawson also driving the car at 2023 Dutch Grand Prix after Ricciardo broke a bone in his hand in the second free practice session of that event requiring Lawson to replace him.[1][2] The AT04 is the fourth chassis built and designed by AlphaTauri and was unveiled on 11 February 2023 in New York City.[3][4][5] The car also marked the return of Honda as a named engine supplier to Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri, with both teams' engines badged as Honda RBPT.[6]

AlphaTauri AT04
Nyck de Vries driving an AT04 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorAlphaTauri
Designer(s)Jody Egginton (Technical Director)
Paolo Marabini (Head of Structural Design)
Trygve Rangen (Head of Mechanical Design)
Dickon Balmforth (Head of Aerodynamics)
Pete Machin (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorAlphaTauri AT03
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque and Halo safety cockpit protection device
Suspension (front)Scuderia AlphaTauri/Red Bull Technology carbon composite wishbones and upright assemblies with pushrod-operated inboard torsion bars and dampers
Suspension (rear)Red Bull Technology carbon composite wishbones with pushrod-operated inboard torsion bars and dampers
EngineHonda RBPTH001
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorHonda kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionRed Bull Technology sequential gearbox with eight forward and one reverse gears, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation and limited-slip differential
FuelPetronas, Orlen
LubricantsRavenol
BrakesBrembo 6-piston aluminium-lithium calipers, Brembo carbon discs and carbon pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry)
Pirelli Cinturato (wet)
ClutchHydraulically-activated carbon multiplate
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia AlphaTauri
Notable drivers
Debut2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event2023 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS AZE MIA MON ESP CAN AUT GBR HUN BEL NED ITA SIN JPN QAT USA MXC SAP LVG ABU
2023 Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda RBPTH001 P Japan Yuki Tsunoda 11 11 10 10 11 15 12 14 19 16 15 10 15 DNS Ret 12 15 8F 10* 10th*
Netherlands Nyck de Vries 14 14 15† Ret 18 12 14 18 17 17
Australia Daniel Ricciardo 13 16 WD 15
New Zealand Liam Lawson 13 11 9 11 17
References:[7][8]

References
  1. Cleeren, Filip (11 July 2023). "Ricciardo to make shock AlphaTauri F1 return, De Vries out". Motorsport.com.
  2. "Ricciardo to be replaced by Lawson after breaking hand". www.formula1.com. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. @AlphaTauriF1 (December 23, 2022). "mark your diaries ✏️ the AT04 will break cover in New York City 🗽🤙" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. "AlphaTauri fire up AT04 as New York City launch date nears". Planetf1. 1 February 2023.
  5. "FIRST LOOK: AlphaTauri reveal livery for 2023 AT04 at glitzy New York F1 season launch". 11 February 2023.
  6. Beer, Matt (15 December 2022). "Honda back in Red Bull's F1 engine name for 2023". The Race. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  7. "2023 Constructor Standings". Formula1.com. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  8. "AlphaTauri AT04". StatsF1. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
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