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Aston Martin exits F1 safety car role

Jan.20 Aston Martin will no longer supply Formula 1's safety and medical cars from 2026, ending a five-year arrangement at a moment when the team itself is ramping up ambitions under the new regulations. From this season, Mercedes will once again be the sole provider of both vehicles, bringing an end to the shared setup that has been in place since 2021. The change returns Formula 1 to a familiar look, with the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series continuing as the safety car and the GT 63 S fulfilling medical duties. Aston Martin, headed by owner Lawrence Stroll, joined Mercedes as co-supplier in 2021, but early versions of the Aston Martin Vantage were quickly criticised by drivers for lacking...
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