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Why there will be no Aston Martin Safety Cars in F1 2026
Aston Martin Safety Cars will not be used in the 2026 F1 season as Aston Martin decided against renewing its deal with F1 for safety vehicle supply.
Aston Martin and Mercedes had shared the responsibility for providing F1’s Safety Cars since 2021.
Aston Martin supplied the Vantage F1 edition while Mercedes offered an AMG GT Black Series.
With the agreement now expired, Mercedes will have the sole supply of F1’s Safety Cars for the upcoming 2026 season.
The Aston Martin Safety Car faced criticism from Max Verstappen who famously called it a “turtle” due to its slow pace during races.
In response to the criticism, Aston Martin upgraded the F1 edition Vantage with 656hp to address performance concerns.
