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Formula 1 has named the Aston Martin Vantage S as its new official safety car, handing the British marque a high-profile role at the front of the grid. While the position is not a racing seat, it does put one of the brand’s sports cars in front of millions of viewers whenever conditions call for a slowdown. It is a prestigious bit of exposure on the sport’s biggest stage.
Serving as a safety car is no token assignment, since the vehicle must keep pace ahead of the world’s fastest racing machines while bunching the field safely. The Vantage S brings the performance credentials needed for the job, blending speed with the poise required under pressure. For Aston Martin, the appointment is both a showcase and a point of national pride.
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