Because 2021, security automobile responsibilities have actually been shared in between enduring provider Mercedes – which runs a 720bhp AMG GT Black Series track-focused cars – and the updated Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition.
That outbound Aston design is practically 200bhp less effective than the Mercedes, produces less downforce and is 45kg much heavier.
Offered the subsequent distinction in lap time, with the Mercedes approximated to be 5 seconds quicker, Max Verstappen notoriously identified the Vantage a “turtle” for not distributing quick enough to permit motorists to keep tire temperature level.
Speaking at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, the now ruling three-time world champ stated: “The security cars and truck was driving so sluggish, it resembled a turtle. Amazing.
“To drive 140 [km/h] on the back straight, there was not a broken vehicle, so I do not comprehend why we need to drive so gradually. We need to examine.
“For sure, the Mercedes security cars and truck is quicker since of the additional aero, due to the fact that this Aston Martin is actually sluggish. It certainly requires more grip, since our tires were stone cold.
“It’s quite dreadful the method we are driving behind the security vehicle at the minute.”
A freshly updated security cars and truck will change Aston Martin’s previous offering, imagined at the 2023 Qatar GP
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Aston is set to debut a brand-new security cars and truck this season in line with the Vantage having actually been greatly upgraded as part of a mid-life refresh.
In addition to modified bodywork and brand-new grille, power has actually been increased by 150bhp to 656bhp court