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 …
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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 – …
VANQUISH
Remember the Vanquish? Of course you do. What a thing that was. Launched in 2001, it was designer Ian Callum’s final car for Aston Martin, a 190mph six-litre V12 monster, star of various Bond epics, the remake of The Italian Job and name-checked by Lil Kim and the Pussycat Dolls. From zero to legend in …
INSIDE
Ever since the first Aston Martin hit the streets in 1915, the marque has been celebrated for its understated elegance, exceptional performance, and the sensuous connection it creates between car and driver. Rather than resting on its laurels, Aston Martin has continually strived to improve, producing better and more exciting cars for its customers. The …
DB12 GOLDFINGER
In 1964, Goldfinger set a new course for Aston Martin, with Bond’s DB5 quickly becoming the ultimate status symbol of the Swinging 60s. In 2023, the DB12 – the latest evolution in the DB lineage – followed suit, ushering in a new era of ultra-luxury performance and further solidifying Aston Martin as one of the …