Gaydon, United Kingdom – August 29, 2025 – Aston Martin announced that the new Vantage S will be the next official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car and will debut this weekend at the Netherlands Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
This is the most performance -oriented vantage that the brand has ever produced and strengthens Aston Martin’s presence in the premier class of motorsport.
Power and speed of a super sports car
Equipped with a handmade 4.0-liter Twin turbo V8 engine, the Vantage S 680 PS and 800 Nm of torque, accelerated in just 3.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and reaches a top speed of 325 km/h.
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The model received specific aerodynamic updates, such as a new rear spoiler and air intake in the bonnet, as well as the traditional light bar prescribed by the FIA. Everything was developed to ensure stability, visibility and performance during safety car situations.
Experience in the hands of Mayländer
The experienced FIA safety car driver Bernd Mayländer will control the Vantage S on the most legendary routes of the calendar.
“I am very happy to be one of the first to drive the Vantage.
Connection to the Aston Martin F1 team
Podied in the podium of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, the Vantage s joins Aston Martin DBX707, which remains the official FIA F1 Medical Car.
The debut of the Vantage S on the starting line -up strengthens the historical connection between Aston Martin with racing and combines prestige, performance and emotions in the greatest spectacle in motorsport.
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