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Aston Martin Ends F1 Partnership; Mercedes Takes Over

1/20/2026

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Aston Martin will stop supplying safety and medical cars for Formula 1 starting in 2026, ending its five-year Mercedes partnership.
The agreement ended after the 2025 season, with Aston Martin choosing not to renew.
Mercedes will be the sole provider, using the AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT 63 S.
Reasons for Aston Martin’s withdrawal remain unclear, even though commercial factors may have influenced the decision.

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Aston Martin will stop supplying safety and medical cars for Formula 1 starting in 2026, ending its five-year Mercedes partnership.
The agreement ended after the 2025 season, with Aston Martin choosing not to renew.
Mercedes will be the sole provider, using the AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT 63 S.
Reasons for Aston Martin’s withdrawal remain unclear, even though commercial factors may have influenced the decision.