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Manama, Bahrain, March 2 – When the light goes out to start 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season In Bahrain This Week, AstonMartin will increase the intensity by unleashing the might of the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV, dbx707, as Official FIA Medical Car Formula 1.
The critically acclaimed DBX707 has received significant engine, transmission, suspension and brake upgrades, which have lifted the Aston Martin brand to the pinnacle of SUV performance. Add to that precise dynamics, a rugged new body style and an upgraded interior, and the DBX707 is the point where performance meets luxury. It is the fastest, most powerful, best-handling and most exciting car of its kind.
Responsible for the critical task of transporting sports medics to the scene of the incident, the DBX Medical Car previously saw action over the last two Grand Prix seasons, and now the DBX707 is poised to take its natural place on the world’s greatest circuit. .
Reaches 0-60mph in just a few seconds 3.1 seconds, DBX707 boasts 707PS with 900NM torque. Engineered with a wealth of character and exciting abilities, Formula 1 Official Medical Car drivers will now be able to get medics where they need to be faster than ever.
Supplying official cars has supported Aston Martin’s product development, with data collected from professional driver-driven DBXs around the Grand Prix circuit helping its vehicle dynamics experts push boundaries while developing the high-performance DBX707.
One of the main improvements was the introduction of a new wet clutch transmission, providing noticeably quicker gear changes and an increased launch capability known as “Race Start” that is ready and waiting for a call to action from Race Control. Also key to the car’s dynamic feel, Pirelli, Formula 1’s Global Tire Partner, is providing specially developed P Zero tires that underscore the DBX707’s driver-focused credentials.
The DBX707 will be fully adapted and equipped for its role as the FIA’s Official Medical Car. Essential equipment needed, such as a fire extinguisher, medical bag and defibrillator all have their place on the DBX707 making it easy to check everything on board. The car is equipped with FIA-approved racing seats, each with a six-point racing seat belt as it will be driven to the limit of the track. Passengers will have access to communications from Race Control, and will be able to view not only the FIA Marshaling system but also biometric data from F1 drivers and live television images, which will enable a preliminary assessment of any incident.
Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin Chief Technology Officer, said: “The DBX707 is the perfect vehicle for the pivotal role as Formula 1’s Official FIA Medical Car, providing the performance and punch needed for the world’s greatest racing circuits, as well as the flexibility and space required by sports officials and medics. .
“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Formula 1 and the FIA this season, with the pinnacle of motorsport the perfect environment for Aston Martin to showcase the capabilities of our ultra-luxury high performance cars. With the world’s eyes on our product, there is pressure to perform, but that intensity drives us to keep growing. Seeing our cars used in an official capacity at such a prestigious event is something everyone at Aston Martin is extremely proud of.”
The sight of the now familiar FIA Aston Martin Vantage Security car (below) the lead F1 cars in the lineup will remain in 2023 with the specially adapted and equipped Aston Martin Vantage continuing as Formula 1’s Official Safety Car. Developed by the Engineering team at Aston Martin’s world leading sports car design and facility engineered in Gaydon, England, this one-of-a-kind Vantage is the fastest of its kind and is equipped with FIA-specific safety equipment for its critical role in F1.
Alan van der Merwe, The FIA Medical Car Driver said: “The updated FIA Medical Car is an impressive step forward and ensures that we will keep pace with the fast-paced world of Formula 1. This will surely allow the Medical Mobile team to fully focus on the job and respond quickly and safely during deployment on any line. It’s great to enter the new season well prepared and well equipped.”
Driven by highly experienced Bernd Maylander, The FIA Safety Car Vantage is also packed with performance learning from the many Aston Martin Vantage race cars that compete around the world every year. The multi-championship-winning Vantage continues to storm the international GT racing scene, and already had a winning start to the 2023 racing season by taking a GT victory in January. Rolex 24 in Daytona.
The Safety Car was inspired by the much desired Aston Martin Vantage Formula 1 Edition, which has proved a commercial success since its launch in 2021 to celebrate the marque’s return to the pinnacle of motorsport. Attracting a new generation of customers to the brand, customer research shows that more than 72% of Vantage Formula 1 Edition owners have never owned an Aston Martin, further demonstrating the importance of Formula 1 as an important pillar of Aston Martin’s overall brand strategy.
With the Vantage and DBX707 (above) painted in the same iconic Aston Martin Racing Green color as the two Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team cars driven by experienced drivers Lance Streets and two-time F1® World Champion, Fernando Alonso, they’re impossible to miss as the 2023 Formula 1® season rumbles on this weekend.
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