By the time Sir Stirling Moss was 29, he was the fastest racing driver in the world. It was the time of ‘The Boy’. Through the 1950s, he’d established himself as the foil to the great Juan Manuel Fangio, and for a while, after the Argentinian retired, no one else matched Moss’s scintillating speed and …
Author Archives: Harriet Hirshcler
Heart of
This autumn, Scotland – renowned for its scenic drives, storied estates and cherished sporting pursuits – will play host to an extraordinary Highland adventure reserved for a select few. As with each Ascend experience, a limited number of owners are invited to embark on this four-day adventure, which will unlock the best Scotland has to …
HISTORY IN
It’s nearly time. In the world of endurance sports-car racing, there are big races to savour from January to December each year. Yet nothing stands as tall or as prominent as the 24 Hours of Le Mans each June. It’s simply the biggest, most prestigious race of them all – the one every endurance racing …
DARREN TURNER
With a career spanning decades and a remarkable list of achievements under his belt, Darren Turner is undoubtedly one of motorsport’s most respected and accomplished drivers. Today, he plays a key role at Aston Martin as a high-performance development driver, helping to fine-tune the marque’s most exceptional machines. His deep connection with the brand dates …
F1 75 Live
Every new Formula 1® season begins with a sense of anticipation – but in 2025, that excitement reached new heights. For the first time ever, all 10 teams unveiled their liveries together in a groundbreaking launch event at London’s O2 Arena. What was once a series of individual unveilings became a global celebration, with more …
WHERE ICONS
The February unveiling of Reflections of Speed – Anthony James’ spectacular homage to the Aston Martin Vanquish – was not just a special event ahead of Frieze Los Angeles but also represented a coup in terms of placement for the artist and his futuristic masterpiece. Picture the scene: a monumental sculpture measuring 5.4 by 2.6 …
VANTAGE ROADSTER
In 2024, new Vantage marked a bold leap forward as the most potent front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car in a lineage spanning 75 years. Now, the Vantage Roadster joins the family, and it’s every bit as powerful – and beautiful. Designed and engineered in parallel with the Vantage Coupe, the Roadster mirrors the coupe’s spirit …
EXPERIENCES
Whether testing the limits of high-performance vehicles on legendary tracks or uncovering hidden cultural treasures, the 2025 calendar of Aston Martin Experiences invites you to not only get behind the wheel of some of the world’s most desirable models but to fully immerse yourself in the iconic brand. An invitation-only programme, Ascend offers a once-in-a-lifetime …
Viva
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, the most recent addition to the Formula 1® calendar after its 2023 debut, has lived up to high expectations as one of the most exhilarating race weekends. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip, it feels a world away from almost every other race, and offers some …
ON CAMERA
“Isn’t that your silver car I saw parked out front?” “One of them.” The location, the corridor of an upmarket hotel. Posing the question is Cheryl, a beautiful model wearing the perfect little black dress. Equally expensively attired – his bespoke three-piece suit an exact match for that of Sean Connery as James Bond – …