This monstrous Aston Martin takes on F1
This page is translated from the original post "Cette monstrueuse Aston Martin tient tête aux F1" in French.
- 30/08/2025 15:42
Aston Martin crosses a milestone in F1 with the introduction of the Vantage S as the official safety car starting from the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
With the new Vantage S as the official safety car of F1, Aston Martin presents a true aerodynamic and mechanical war machine to oversee the Formula 1 cars. This evolution of the Vantage is anything but a simple facelift: it is the most radical version ever produced.
Under the hood, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in “hot-V” configuration delivers 680 hp and 800 Nm, with explosive revving and impressive torque availability. Combined with a recalibrated transmission and a sharpened chassis, it propels the Vantage S from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 325 km/h. These figures are essential when keeping behind the 20 fastest cars in the world ready to pounce.
Aston Martin leads the pack
But it is especially on the aerodynamic front that this Vantage stands out. The hood features central blades to extract the hot air from the V8 and reduce pressure under the hood, while the new full-width rear wing increases downforce and stabilizes the car at high speeds. The overall balance remains deliberately forward-oriented, ensuring a sharp front end and immediate response when entering corners. This provides Bernd Mayländer, the official safety car driver for over twenty years, with the precision necessary to restart the race under optimal conditions.
The braking is handled by carbon-ceramic discs sized to withstand high thermal stresses, even during a sequence of fast laps behind the pack. As for the tires, they are specifically chosen to offer a balance between maximum grip and durability during prolonged deployments.
Visually, the Vantage S Safety Car is recognizable by its “Podium Green” color, identical to that of the Aston Martin Aramco race cars, and the optimized integration of the FIA light bar designed to minimize drag.
You might be interestedin this article:
Meanwhile, the DBX707 SUV retains its role as the medical car. Together, these two models showcase the technological prowess of Aston Martin, demonstrating that performance and safety in F1 now come with a proud British refinement.
ALSO READ: TV Schedule for the 2025 Dutch F1 Grand Prix
We also suggestthese articles:
Also read
