Cutting through the air at speeds of more than 220mph, the front wing directs airflow across all the aerodynamic surfaces and is crucial to the performance of the car.

The AMR24 features a revised front wing and nose design for more effective and efficient management of wake from the 18-inch front wheels.

The front wing and nose work in tandem with the over-wheel winglets to control the front-wheel wake and direct it away from the bodywork to help increase downforce at the rear of the car.

Much of the car's downforce is generated by the floor. Extracting the most from this area is key to unlocking performance; the design of the sidepods and bodywork has been overhauled to improve airflow management around the floor and over the rear wing.

The undercut beneath the sidepod inlet is deeper while the upper surface retains the distinctive downward swooping channel of the AMR24's predecessor, creating ridged sidepod shoulders that guide air along the sides of the car.

Bodywork is shrink-wrapped around the compact, turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 hybrid power unit and cooling systems beneath, and the upper section features a cooling cannon at the rear that directs air from the radiators.

Suspension has two key roles: controlling weight transfer to improve cornering ability and ensuring as much of the tyre is in contact with the track surface as possible for more grip and earlier throttle application. Suspension layout also influences aerodynamics, as the suspension arms are exposed and located in highly sensitive aerodynamic areas.

The AMR24 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.

The front suspension has been changed to improve performance in conjunction with the front wing and floor. The rear suspension has been optimised to maximise the efficiency of airflow around the rear wing, enhance the design of the diffuser and floor, and accommodate Mercedes' latest power unit and eight-speed, semi-automatic gearbox.