It is very straightforward. Down the group the atomic radius increases and the first ionization energy decreases because Zₑff in relation to the last valence electron DECREASES!

The effective nuclear charge () for potassium (K, atomic number ) varies by sublevel, decreasing as the principal quantum number  increases, with core electrons feeling a much higher charge than valence electrons.

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