Aston Martin’s security automotive might be abolished from the 2026 F1 season.
Aston Martin has determined to not renew its contract to provide security automobiles to Formulation 1, as the present contract expires on the finish of 2025.
Since 2021, the British model has shared duty for F1’s security automotive with Mercedes.
Aston Martin supplied a Vantage F1 Version as a security automotive, whereas Mercedes supplied an AMG GT Black Sequence.
The tip of this deal means Mercedes would be the unique provider of F1’s security automotive for the upcoming 2026 season.
When Verstappen criticized Aston Martin
Aston Martin’s security automotive got here below hearth when it was first launched, with Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen famously calling it a “turtle”.
“The protection automotive was very sluggish, it was like a turtle,” Verstappen mentioned on the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. “I can not consider it. I do not perceive why you must drive so slowly in that automotive once you’re doing 140 levels on the again straight the place there aren’t any extra broken automobiles.
“We’ll should look into it. Definitely the Mercedes security automotive is quicker due to the added aerodynamics, however the Aston Martin is basically sluggish. The tires had been chilly so we undoubtedly want extra grip.”
“Going into the final nook, I might see Charles understeer, so I used to be like, ‘Okay, let’s return a little bit bit,’ and the road received higher. Our driving scenario behind the protection automotive in the intervening time is fairly dangerous.”
Aston Martin has upgraded its F1 version Vantage after receiving criticism for its underpowered mannequin. The brand new model boasted 656 horsepower.
