P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain
Since 2021, safety car responsibilities have been shared between Mercedes and Aston Martin in Formula 1. The Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition, with less power and downforce compared to the Mercedes, has faced criticism for being slower on track. Max Verstappen famously called the Vantage a “turtle” due to its slow pace during safety car periods. Aston Martin will introduce an upgraded safety car for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, featuring increased power and other performance enhancements. The new Vantage safety car will be introduced alongside the highly anticipated GT3 racing version and the AMR24 F1 car. Aston Martin’s F1 team carries branding from Aramco, the Saudi state oil company, on their cars.
