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Aston Martin Racing returns to competition at the season opening 6 Hours of Silverstone over 14-16 April, with the official series’ test ‘The Prologue’ taking place this weekend (1-2 April) at Monza, Italy.PHOTOGRAPHS and VIDEOS © Copyright 2017 TrackWorthy Group Ltd.Aston Martin Racing is back with a trio of V8 Vantage GTEs, fighting once again for honours in the world’s premiere endurance racing series; the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The pigs just cant get enough of 'road safety'.

Le Mans 2017 was a decisive demonstration of the power, integrity and competitiveness of this legendary racing car, praised and celebrated by its trio of drivers. I guess they have to be - but does make me feel good about the robustness of my car.David Richards just said in an interview that they already have and are testing, the new Vantage for next year. 4 hours to go, could still be in contention.Edited by jonby on Sunday 18th June 10:01. New Zealander Richie Stanaway (NZ) also returns to the Aston Martin Racing fold for 2017, joining last year’s championship-winning pair Marco Sørensen (DN) and Nicki Thiim (DN) in the #95 ‘Danetrain’.Stanaway said, “It’s great to be back at WEC this weekend and to be back with the team for this season.

Both Marco and Nicki are ultra-quick and I’m hoping we can be challenging for victories straight away at Silverstone, Spa and then for the big one at Le Mans”.Talking of both appointments, Aston Martin Racing Team Principal Paul Howarth said, “I’m hugely excited to have both Daniel and Richie on-board with the team this season. They also won the LMGTE Pro Teams’ championship.

For the first time at the Circuit de la Sarthe, both classes will race with the current turbocharged 4-litre V8 Vantage GTE, with […] That dramatic from-behind victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2017 seems a long time ago now. LE MANS 2017.

A competitor in two classes, Aston Martin Racing has reached the podium many times in recent years, including winning the 2017 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGTE Am class and the FIA Endurance LMGTE Am Teams Trophy thanks to the #98 car.

Having worked with the team last year in testing, it’s great to now step up and have the chance to help fight for strong results, in what is going to be a really competitive field in this year’s WEC. We are a team with big ambitions following our championship successes last year and while the competition will undoubtedly be tough, it is our objective to be on the top step of the podium at Le Mans in June”.With the team committed to a further five seasons in FIA World Endurance Championship, Aston Martin is better placed than ever to provide excitement both on and off the track. That's a shame... hopefully they can get it back in without too much setback......just cancelling my Dunlop order 😜second tyre blowing for AM so far..shame for the 98, last year they were leading GT AM as well, before bad luck got them.Well worth watching this! Final year the Vantage GTE will be racing in Pro class, (possibility of still running in the AM) class.I think its pretty awesome that i can look at the Vantages racing around and minus a "few" accoutrements (!) Aston Martin at Le Mans at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (4/5) – Milestones 1989-2017 Aston Martin’s 1959 victory at Le Mans 24 Hours is the marque’s only outright victory in the race to date.

And they complain they dont have enough Police in the UK to protect us.The Vantage leading GT-AM had a front right blowout. i can still see the same car sat on my drive!A trip to the gravel they are over a lap down now so out of it.#97 a minute and a half down but seems to be making time back up, lapping a couple of seconds faster than the category leader. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month by Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer, all Aston Martin models will be treated to an AMR derivative, beginning with the Rapide AMR and Vantage AMR Pro models revealed by Aston Martin Racing drivers Thiim and Sørensen. You can watch the entire race (if you have the wish and stamina) free on the German Eurosport TV channel. Enjoying the taste of victory on the podium. Team Goals for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans: Just saw a replay... front right fender blew apart!

The 2017 season saw them win both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship in the GTE Am category. The Brazilian will race alongside both 2016 European Le Mans Series champion and AMR stalwart Darren Turner (GB) and 2016 British GT champion Jonny Adam (GB).Serra said, “What an amazing opportunity it is to be joining Aston Martin Racing in 2017.

Obviously it’s going to be a little different driving with the Danes this year, but having worked with these guys over the past few years, we already understand each other really well. Aston Martin Racing returns to action this month when it contests the opening rounds of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) with the Aston Martin Vantage GTE.

With motorsport firmly engrained in Aston Martin’s DNA, this iconic livery now remains the hallmark for the marque’s new performance brand, AMR.

So watch out. Both of them bring with them the speed and consistency that we look for in any driver here at Aston Martin Racing. Now Aston Martin Racing can claim more Le Mans glory. During the last decade, the British carmaker has become a prominent feature in GT racing and can boast four Le Mans wins between 2007 and 2017. 2017 Aston Martin Racing V8 Vantage GTE at Le Mans by TrackWorthy , March 30, 2017 Aston Martin Racing is back with a trio of V8 Vantage GTEs, fighting once again for honours in the world’s premiere endurance racing series; the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

Both are real professionals on and off the track and I hope we can bring the fight to our rivals this season”.Both Serra and Stanaway will join the team’s #97 and #95 crews respectively for the 6 Hours of Silverstone and 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, prior to the 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Returning for the 2017 season, the V8 Vantage GTE continues to sport its striking Stirling Green and Lime livery. While this year will see Serra take his debut in the WEC, the Brazilian has already completed countless laps in the team’s V8 Vantage GTE throughout an intensive testing and development programme with tyre supplier Dunlop. I’d like to thank the team for this opportunity and I cannot wait to start working with Darren and Jonny.