To honor the past, present, and future of Aston Martin, the brand celebrated its 110th anniversary with 110 Aston Martin vehicles performing a thrilling ‘Celebration Lap’ at the Silverstone Circuit in the UK.
During the British GP, home race of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, a special lineup of 110 cars was unveiled, setting a new record for the most Aston Martin vehicles ever to run on a single track.
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the partnership between Aston Martin’s founders, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, who created the first Aston Martin car. For over a century, Aston Martin has been producing ultra-luxury high-performance sports cars, showcasing cutting-edge British technological innovation and exhilarating racing.
The 110 Aston Martin sports cars showcased in this celebration included the A3, the oldest existing Aston Martin vehicle created a century ago, the DB3S driven by Britain’s top drivers like Sir Stirling Moss, the iconic DB5 known as the ‘Bond car’, the ultimate hypercar Valkyrie, the world’s fastest SUV DBX707, and the recently unveiled world’s first super tourer, the DB12, thrilling the crowds.
On the grid, the Aston Martin Vantage FIA safety car and DBX707 medical car also took part, highlighting the close relationship between Aston Martin’s high-performance models and the track.
Moreover, Aston Martin owners from around the world gathered to participate in this thrilling drive, relishing the proud moment of completing laps in their Aston Martin vehicles under the spotlight of the world’s best racetrack.
In conjunction with the festivities, the Aston Martin F1 team officially opened the AMR technology campus at Silverstone, covering 400,000 square feet (37,000㎡), and prior to the Celebration Lap, it provided the opportunity for owners and fans to view a special collection of Aston Martin vehicles.
Lawrence Stroll, chairman of Aston Martin, stated, “We promised that 2023, marking the 110th anniversary of Aston Martin, would be a monumental year for the brand. Alongside unveiling the highly anticipated next generation sports car, we aim to create an impressive moment to celebrate a significant moment in Aston Martin’s history with owners, enthusiasts, and staff around the world.”
He further commented, “With Aston Martin emerging as a new force in F1 this season, the British GP at Silverstone during a weekend full of support was the perfect place and time to hold this celebration.”
Meanwhile, to continue the celebration of its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin plans to unveil a special limited edition vehicle at the end of this month.
By: Sang-jin Lee daedusj@autodiary.kr