# Aston Martin > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Aston_Martin > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Aston_Martin.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin > Source revision: 1355696129 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) British automotive company Not to be confused with the American baseball player [Austin Martin](/source/Austin_Martin). Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Formerly Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Limited (July–September 2018)[1] Type Public limited company Traded as LSE: AML FTSE 250 component ISIN GB00BFXZC448 Industry Automotive Founded 15 January 1913; 113 years ago (1913-01-15) Founders Lionel Martin Robert Bamford Headquarters Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Area served Worldwide Key people Lawrence Stroll (Executive Chairman) Adrian Hallmark (Chief Executive Officer) Marek Reichman (Chief Creative Officer) Products Luxury cars Sports cars Grand tourers Brands Aston Martin Lagonda Revenue £1,257.7 million (2025)[2] Operating income −£189.2 million (2025)[2] Net income −£493.0 million (2025)[2] Number of employees 3,000 (2025)[3][4] Subsidiaries Aston Martin Racing Website astonmartinlagonda.com **Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC** ([/ˈæstən/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English)) is a British manufacturer of [luxury](/source/Luxury_car) [sports cars](/source/Sports_car) and [grand tourers](/source/Grand_tourer). Its predecessor was founded in 1913 by [Lionel Martin](/source/Lionel_Martin) and [Robert Bamford](/source/Robert_Bamford). Headed from 1947 by [David Brown](/source/David_Brown_(entrepreneur)), it became associated with expensive [grand touring cars](/source/Grand_tourer) in the 1950s and 1960s, and with the fictional character [James Bond](/source/James_Bond) following his use of a [DB5](/source/Aston_Martin_DB5) model in the [1964 film *Goldfinger*](/source/Goldfinger_(film)).[5][6][7] Their grand tourers and sports cars are regarded as a British cultural icon.[8] Aston Martin has held a [royal warrant](/source/Royal_Warrant_of_Appointment_(United_Kingdom)) as purveyor of motorcars to [Charles III](/source/Charles_III) (as [Prince of Wales](/source/Prince_of_Wales) and later as King) since 1982,[9][10] and has over 160 car dealerships in 53 countries, making it a global automobile brand.[11] The company is traded on the [London Stock Exchange](/source/London_Stock_Exchange) and is a constituent of the [FTSE 250 Index](/source/FTSE_250_Index).[12] In 2003 it received the [Queen's Award for Enterprise](/source/Queen's_Awards_for_Enterprise) for outstanding contribution to international trade.[13] The company has survived seven bankruptcies throughout its history.[14] The headquarters and main production of its sports cars and grand tourers are in a 55-acre (22 ha) facility in [Gaydon](/source/Gaydon), Warwickshire, England, on the former site of [RAF Gaydon](/source/RAF_Gaydon), adjacent to the [Jaguar Land Rover Gaydon Centre](/source/Jaguar_Land_Rover_Gaydon_Centre).[15] The old 3.6-acre (1.5 ha) facility in [Newport Pagnell](/source/Newport_Pagnell), Buckinghamshire, is the present home of the Aston Martin Works classic car department, which focuses on heritage sales, service, spares and restoration operations.[16][17] The 90-acre (36 ha) factory in [St Athan](/source/St_Athan), Wales, features three converted 'super-hangars' from [MOD St Athan](/source/MOD_St_Athan), and serves as the production site of Aston Martin's [SUV](/source/SUV), the [DBX](/source/Aston_Martin_DBX).[18][19] Aston Martin has been involved in motorsport at various points in its history, mainly in [sports car racing](/source/Sports_car_racing),[20] and also in [Formula One](/source/Aston_Martin_in_Formula_One).[21] The Aston Martin brand is increasingly being used, mostly through licensing, on other products including a submarine,[22] real estate development,[23] and aircraft.[24] ## History ### Founding Aston Martin was founded in 1913 by [Lionel Martin](/source/Lionel_Martin) and [Robert Bamford](/source/Robert_Bamford).[25] The two had joined forces as Bamford & Martin the previous year to sell cars made by [Singer](/source/Singer_(car)) from premises in Callow Street, London where they also serviced [GWK](/source/GWK_(car)) and [Calthorpe](/source/Calthorpe_cars) vehicles. Martin raced specials at [Aston Hill](/source/Aston_Clinton_Hillclimb) near [Aston Clinton](/source/Aston_Clinton), and the pair decided to make their own vehicles.[26] The first car to be named *Aston Martin* was created by Martin by fitting a four-cylinder [Coventry-Simplex](/source/Coventry-Simplex) engine to the chassis of a 1908 [Isotta Fraschini](/source/Isotta_Fraschini).[27][28] They acquired premises at Henniker Mews[29] in [Kensington](/source/Kensington) and produced their first car in March 1915. Production could not start because of the outbreak of the [First World War](/source/First_World_War), when Martin joined the [Admiralty](/source/British_Admiralty) and Bamford joined the [Army Service Corps](/source/Royal_Army_Service_Corps).[30] ### 1918–1939: Interwar years 1923 Razor Blade Team car 1924 tourer 1937 2-Litre open 2/4-seater Speed model, Kop Hill 2010 After the war, they found new premises at Abingdon Road, Kensington, and designed a new car. Bamford left in 1920 and Bamford & Martin was revitalised with funding from [Louis Zborowski](/source/Louis_Zborowski). In 1922, Bamford & Martin produced cars to compete in the [French Grand Prix](/source/French_Grand_Prix), which went on to set world speed and endurance records at [Brooklands](/source/Brooklands). Three works Team Cars with 16-valve twin cam engines were built for racing and record-breaking: chassis number 1914, later developed as the Green Pea; chassis number 1915, the [Razor Blade](/source/Razor_Blade) record car; and chassis number 1916, later developed as the [Halford Special](/source/Halford_Special).[31] Approximately 55 cars were built for sale in two configurations; long chassis and short chassis. Bamford & Martin went bankrupt in 1924 and was bought by [Dorothea, Lady Charnwood](/source/Godfrey_Benson%2C_1st_Baron_Charnwood#Family), who put her son John Benson on the board. Bamford & Martin got into financial difficulty again in 1925 and Martin was forced to sell the company (Bamford had already left it in 1920).[32] Later that year, Bill Renwick, [Augustus (Bert) Bertelli](/source/A_C_Bertelli) and investors including Lady Charnwood took control of the business. They renamed it Aston Martin Motors and moved it to the former [Whitehead Aircraft Limited](/source/General_Aircraft_Limited#History) [Hanworth](/source/Hanworth) works in [Feltham](/source/Feltham). Renwick and Bertelli had been in partnership some years and had developed an overhead-cam four-cylinder engine using Renwick's patented combustion chamber design, which they had tested in an [Enfield-Allday](/source/Enfield-Allday) chassis. The only "Renwick and Bertelli" motor car made, it was known as "Buzzbox" and still survives.[33] The pair had planned to sell their engine to motor manufacturers, but having heard that Aston Martin was no longer in production realised they could capitalise on its reputation to jump-start the production of a completely new car.[33] Between 1926 and 1937 Bertelli was both technical director and designer of all new Aston Martins, since known as "Bertelli cars". They included the 1½-litre "T-type", "International", "Le Mans", "MKII" and its racing derivative, the "Ulster", and the 2-litre 15/98 and its racing derivative, the "Speed Model". Most were open two-seater sports cars bodied by Bert Bertelli's brother [Enrico (Harry)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Bertelli_coachwork), with a small number of long-chassis four-seater tourers, dropheads and saloons also produced.[33] Bertelli was a competent driver keen to race his cars, one of few owner/manufacturer/drivers. The "LM" team cars were very successful in national and international motor racing including at Le Mans.[33] Financial problems reappeared in 1932. Aston Martin was rescued for a year by [Lance Prideaux Brune](/source/Aston_Martin_Owners_Club) before passing it on to [Sir Arthur Sutherland](/source/Arthur_Sutherland). In 1936, Aston Martin decided to concentrate on road cars, producing just 700 until [World War II](/source/World_War_II) halted work. Production shifted to aircraft components during the war.[34][35] ### 1947–1972: David Brown 1958 [Aston Martin DB Mark III](/source/Aston_Martin_DB_Mark_III) In 1947, old-established (1860) privately owned [Huddersfield](/source/Huddersfield) [gear](/source/Gear) and [machine tools](/source/Machine_tools) manufacturer [David Brown Limited](/source/David_Brown_Limited) bought Aston Martin, putting it under control of its Tractor Group. David Brown became Aston Martin's latest saviour.[36] He also acquired [Lagonda](/source/Lagonda),[37] without its factory, for its 2.6-litre [W. O. Bentley](/source/W._O._Bentley)-designed engine. Lagonda moved operations to Newport Pagnell and shared engines, resources and workshops. Aston Martin began to build the classic "DB" series of cars.[38] In April 1950, they announced planned production of their Le Mans prototype to be called the [DB2](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2),[39] followed by the [DB2/4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2%2F4) in 1953, the [DB2/4 MkII](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2%2F4) in 1955, the [DB Mark III](/source/Aston_Martin_DB_Mark_III) in 1957 and the Italian-styled 3.7 L [DB4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4) in 1958.[38] While these models helped Aston Martin establish a good racing pedigree, the [DB4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4) stood out and yielded the famous [DB5](/source/Aston_Martin_DB5) in 1963. Aston stayed true to its [grand touring](/source/Grand_tourer) style with the [DB6](/source/Aston_Martin_DB6) (1965–70), and [DBS](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS) (1967–1972).[38] The six-cylinder engines of these cars from 1954 up to 1965 were designed by [Tadek Marek](/source/Tadek_Marek).[40] ### 1972–1975: William Willson The Tadek Marek-designed V8 engine was a mainstay of the Aston Martin lineup for decades, and was built from 1969 until 2000. Aston Martin was often financially troubled. In 1972, David Brown paid off all its debts, said to be £5 million or more, and handed it for £101 to Company Developments, a [Birmingham](/source/Birmingham)-based investment bank consortium chaired by accountant [William Willson](/source/William_Willson_(businessman)).[41] More detail on this period may be read at [Willson's biography](/source/William_Willson_(businessman)). The [worldwide recession](/source/1973%E2%80%9375_recession#United_Kingdom), lack of [working capital](/source/Working_capital) and the difficulties of developing an engine to meet [California's exhaust emission](/source/California_Smog_Check_Program) requirements – it stopped the company's US sales – again pulled Aston Martin into receivership at the end of 1974. The company had employed 460 workers when the manufacturing plant closed.[42] ### 1975–1981: Sprague and Curtis The receiver sold the business in April 1975 for £1.05 million to North American businessman Peter Sprague of [National Semiconductor](/source/National_Semiconductor#The_transformation_of_National_Semiconductor), Toronto hotelier George Minden,[43] and Jeremy Turner, a London businessman,[44] who insisted to reporters that Aston Martin remained a British controlled business. Sprague later claimed he had fallen in love with the factory, not the cars, the workforce's craftsmanship dedication and intelligence. At this point, he and Minden had brought in investor Alan Curtis, a British office property developer, together with George Flather, a retired Sheffield [steel magnate](/source/Steel_magnate).[45] Six months later, in September 1975, the factory – shut down the previous December – re-opened under its new owner as Aston Martin Lagonda Limited with 100 employees, and planned to lift staff to 250 by the end of 1975.[42] In January 1976, AML revealed that it now held orders for 150 cars for the US, 100 for other markets and another 80 from a Japanese importing agency.[46] At the [Geneva Motor Show](/source/Geneva_Motor_Show), Fred Hartley, managing director and sales director for 13 years before that, announced he had resigned over "differences in marketing policy".[47] The new owners pushed Aston Martin into modernising its line, introducing the [V8 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_(1977)) in 1977, the convertible [Volante](/source/Aston_Martin_V8) in 1978, and the one-off [Bulldog](/source/Aston_Martin_Bulldog) styled by [William Towns](/source/William_Towns) in 1980. Towns also styled the futuristic new [Lagonda](/source/Aston_Martin_Lagonda) saloon, based on the V8 model.[48] Curtis, who had a 42% stake in Aston Martin,[49] also brought about a change in direction from the usual customers who were Aston Martin fans, to successful young married businessmen. Prices had been increased by 25%.[45] There was speculation that AML was about to buy Italian automobile manufacturer [Lamborghini](/source/Lamborghini).[50] At the end of the 1970s, there was widespread debate about running MG into the Aston Martin consortium. 85 Conservative MPs formed themselves into a pressure group to get British Leyland to release their grip and hand it over.[51] CH Industrials plc (car components) bought a 10% share in AML. But in July 1980, blaming a recession, AML cut back their workforce of 450 by more than 20%, making those people redundant.[52] ### 1981–1987: Victor Gauntlett In January 1981, there having been no satisfactory revival partners, Alan Curtis and Peter Sprague announced they had never intended to maintain a long-term financial stake in Aston Martin Lagonda and it was to be sold to [Pace Petroleum](/source/Pace_Petroleum)'s [Victor Gauntlett](/source/Victor_Gauntlett). Sprague and Curtis pointed out that under their ownership AML finances had improved to where an offer for MG might have been feasible.[53] Gauntlett bought a 12.5% stake in Aston Martin for £500,000 via [Pace Petroleum](/source/Pace_Petroleum) in 1980, with Tim Hearley of CH Industrials taking a similar share. Pace and CHI took over as joint 50/50 owners at the beginning of 1981, with Gauntlett as executive chairman. Gauntlett also led the sales team, and after some development and publicity when the [Lagonda](/source/Aston_Martin_Lagonda) became the world's fastest four-seater production car, was able to sell the car in Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar.[54] In 1982, Aston Martin was granted a [Royal Warrant of Appointment](/source/Royal_Warrant_of_Appointment_(United_Kingdom)) by the [Prince of Wales](/source/Prince_of_Wales).[10] Understanding that it would take some time to develop new Aston Martin products, they created an engineering service subsidiary to develop automotive products for other companies. It was decided to use a trade name of Salmons & Son, their in-house coachbuilder, [Tickford](/source/Tickford), which Aston Martin had bought in 1955. Tickford's name had been long associated with expensive high-quality carriages and cars along with their folding roofs. New products included a Tickford [Austin Metro](/source/Austin_Metro), a Tickford [Ford Capri](/source/Ford_Capri) and even Tickford train interiors, particularly on the [Jaguar XJS](/source/Jaguar_XJS).[54] Pace continued sponsoring racing events, and now sponsored all Aston Martin Owners Club events, taking a Tickford-engined Nimrod Group C car owned by AMOC President [Viscount Downe](/source/Viscount_Downe), which came third in the Manufacturers Championship in both 1982 and 1983. It also finished seventh in the [1982 24 Hours of Le Mans](/source/1982_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans) race. However, sales of production cars were now at an all-time low of 30 cars produced in 1982.[54] Aston Martin V8 Vantage from *[The Living Daylights](/source/The_Living_Daylights)* As trading became tighter in the petroleum market, and Aston Martin was requiring more time and money, Gauntlett agreed to sell Hays/Pace to the Kuwait Investment Office in September 1983. As Aston Martin required greater investment, he also agreed to sell his share holding to American importer and Greek shipping tycoon [Peter Livanos](/source/Peter_Livanos), who invested via his joint venture with Nick and John Papanicolaou, ALL Inc. Gauntlett remained chairman of AML, 55% of the stake was owned by ALL, with Tickford a 50/50 venture between ALL and CHI. The uneasy relationship was ended when ALL exercised options to buy a larger share in AML; CHI's residual shares were exchanged for CHI's complete ownership of Tickford, which retained the development of existing Aston Martin projects. In 1984, Papanicolaou's Titan shipping business was in trouble so Livanos's father George bought out the Papanicolaou's shares in ALL, while Gauntlett again became a shareholder with a 25% holding in AML. The deal valued Aston Martin/AML at £2 million, the year it built its 10,000th car.[54] Although as a result Aston Martin had to make 60 members of the workforce redundant, Gauntlett bought a stake in Italian styling house [Zagato](/source/Zagato), and resurrected its collaboration with Aston Martin.[55] In 1986, Gauntlett negotiated the return of the fictional British secret agent [James Bond](/source/James_Bond) to Aston Martin. [Cubby Broccoli](/source/Cubby_Broccoli) had chosen to recast the character using actor [Timothy Dalton](/source/Timothy_Dalton), in an attempt to re-root the Bond-brand back to a more [Sean Connery](/source/Sean_Connery)-like feel. Gauntlett supplied his personal pre-production Vantage for use in the filming of *[The Living Daylights](/source/The_Living_Daylights)*, and sold a Volante to Broccoli for use at his home in America. Gauntlett turned down the role of a [KGB](/source/KGB) colonel in the film, however: "I would have loved to have done it but really could not afford the time."[56] ### 1987–2007: Ford Motor Company As Aston Martin needed funds to survive in the long term, [Ford](/source/Ford_Motor_Company) bought a 75% stake in the company in 1987, and bought the rest later.[57][58] In May of that year, Victor Gauntlett and [Prince Michael of Kent](/source/Prince_Michael_of_Kent) were staying at the home of Contessa Maggi, the wife of the founder of the original [Mille Miglia](/source/Mille_Miglia), while watching the revival event. Another house guest was [Walter Hayes](/source/Walter_Hayes), vice-president of [Ford of Europe](/source/Ford_of_Europe). Despite problems over the previous acquisition of [AC Cars](/source/AC_Cars), Hayes saw the potential of the brand and the discussion resulted in [Ford](/source/Ford_Motor_Company) taking a share holding in September 1987.[59] In 1988, having produced some 5,000 cars in 20 years, a revived economy and successful sales of limited edition [Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage), and 52 [Volante Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Zagato) coupés at £86,000 each; Aston Martin finally retired the ancient V8 and introduced the [Virage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) range.[60] Although Gauntlett was contractually to stay as chairman for two years, his racing interests took the company back into sports car racing in 1989 with limited European success. However, with engine rule changes for the 1990 season and the launch of the new Volante model, Ford provided the limited supply of [Cosworth](/source/Cosworth) engines to the [Jaguar cars](/source/Jaguar_cars) racing team. As the entry-level [DB7](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7) would require a large engineering input, Ford agreed to take full control of Aston Martin, and Gauntlett handed over Aston Martin's chairmanship to Hayes in 1991.[61] In 1992, the high-performance variant of the Virage called the [Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage#Vantage) was announced, and the following year Aston Martin renewed the DB range by announcing the DB7.[62] By 1993, Ford had fully acquired the company after having built a stake in 1987.[63] Ford placed Aston Martin in the [Premier Automotive Group](/source/Premier_Automotive_Group), invested in new manufacturing and ramped up production. In 1994, Ford opened a new factory at Banbury Road in [Bloxham](/source/Bloxham) to manufacture the DB7. In 1995, Aston Martin produced a record 700 cars.[64] Until the Ford era, cars had been produced by hand coachbuilding craft methods, such as the [English wheel](/source/English_wheel). During the mid-1990s, the Special Projects Group, a secretive unit with Works Service at Newport Pagnell, created an array of special coach-built vehicles for the Brunei royal family.[65] In 1998, the 2,000th DB7 was built, and in 2002, the 6,000th, exceeding production of all of the previous DB series models. The DB7 range was revamped by the addition of more powerful [V12 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7) models in 1999, and in 2001, Aston Martin introduced the V12-engined flagship model called the [Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish) which succeeded the aging Virage (now called the V8 Coupé).[66] The DB9 was the first car to use the "vertical/horizontal" platform. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in 2003, Aston Martin introduced the [V8 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_(2005)) concept car. Expected to have few changes before its introduction in 2005, the Vantage brought back the classic V8 engine to allow Aston Martin to compete in a larger market. 2003 also saw the opening of the [Gaydon](/source/Gaydon) factory, the first purpose-built factory in Aston Martin's history. The facility is situated on a 55-acre (22 ha) site of a former [RAF](/source/RAF) [V Bomber](/source/V_Bomber) [airbase](/source/RAF_Gaydon), with an 8,000 m2 (86,000 sq ft) front building for offices, meeting rooms and customer reception, and a 35,000 m2 (380,000 sq ft) production building.[15][67] Also introduced in 2003 was the [DB9](/source/Aston_Martin_DB9) coupé, which replaced the ten-year-old [DB7](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7). A [convertible](/source/Convertible) version of the DB9, the [DB9 Volante](/source/DB9_Volante), was introduced at the 2004 [Detroit auto show](/source/Detroit_auto_show).[68] In October 2004, Aston Martin set up the dedicated 12,500 m2 (135,000 sq ft) [Aston Martin Engine Plant (AMEP)](/source/Aston_Martin_Engine_Plant) within the [Ford Germany](/source/Ford_Germany) plant in [Niehl, Cologne](/source/Niehl%2C_Cologne). With the capacity to produce up to 5,000 engines a year by 100 specially trained personnel, like traditional Aston Martin engine production from Newport Pagnell, assembly of each unit was entrusted to a single technician from a pool of 30, with V8 and V12 variants assembled in under 20 hours. By bringing engine production back to within Aston Martin, the promise was that Aston Martin would be able to produce small runs of higher performance variants' engines.[69][70] This expanded engine capacity allowed the entry-level [V8 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_(2005)) sports car to enter production at the Gaydon factory in 2006, joining the DB9 and DB9 Volante.[71] In December 2003, Aston Martin announced it would return to motor racing in 2005. A new division was created, called [Aston Martin Racing](/source/Aston_Martin_Racing), which became responsible, together with [Prodrive](/source/Prodrive), for the design, development, and management of the DBR9 program. The DBR9 competes in the GT class in [sports car races](/source/Sports_car_racing), including the world-famous [24 Hours of Le Mans](/source/24_Hours_of_Le_Mans).[72] In 2006, an internal audit led Ford to consider divesting itself of parts of its [Premier Automotive Group](/source/Premier_Automotive_Group). After suggestions of selling [Jaguar Cars](/source/Jaguar_Cars), [Land Rover](/source/Land_Rover), or [Volvo Cars](/source/Volvo_Cars) were weighed, Ford announced in August 2006 it had engaged [UBS AG](/source/UBS_AG) to sell all or part of Aston Martin at auction.[73] ### 2007–2018: Private limited company On 12 March 2007, a consortium led by [Prodrive](/source/Prodrive) chairman [David Richards](/source/David_Richards_(racing)) purchased Aston Martin for £475 million (US$848 million).[74][75][76] The group included American investment banker John Sinders and two Kuwaiti companies namely Investment Dar and [Adeem Investment](/source/Adeem_Investment).[77][78] Prodrive had no financial involvement in the deal.[79] Ford kept a stake in Aston Martin valued at £40 million (US$70 million).[80] To demonstrate the V8 Vantage's durability across hazardous terrain and promote the car in China, the first east–west crossing of the [Asian Highway](/source/Asian_Highway_Network#First_car_crossing) was undertaken between June and August 2007. A pair of Britons drove 12,089 km (7,512 miles) from Tokyo to [Istanbul](/source/Istanbul) before joining the European motorway network for another 3,259 km (2,025 miles) to London. The promotion was so successful Aston Martin opened dealerships in Shanghai and Beijing within three months.[81] On 19 July 2007, the [Newport Pagnell](/source/Newport_Pagnell) plant rolled out the last of nearly 13,000 cars made there since 1955, a Vanquish S. The Tickford Street facility was converted and became the home of the Aston Martin Works classic car department which focuses on heritage sales, service, spares and restoration operations.[82][83] UK production was subsequently concentrated on the 55-acre (22 ha) facility in [Gaydon](/source/Gaydon) on the former [RAF](/source/RAF) [V Bomber](/source/V_Bomber) [airbase](/source/RAF_Gaydon).[84] In March 2008, Aston Martin announced a partnership with [Magna Steyr](/source/Magna_Steyr) to outsource manufacture of over 2,000 cars annually to Graz, Austria, reassuringly stating: "The continuing growth and success of Aston Martin is based upon Gaydon as the focal point and heart of the business, with the design and engineering of all Aston Martin products continuing to be carried out there."[85] More dealers in Europe and the new pair in China brought the total to 120 in 28 countries.[86] On 1 September 2008, Aston Martin announced the revival of the [Lagonda](/source/Lagonda) marque, proposing a concept car to be shown in 2009 to coincide with the brand's 100th anniversary. The first production cars were slated for production in 2012.[87] In December 2008, Aston Martin announced it would cut its workforce from 1,850 to 1,250 due to the economic recession.[88][89] The first four-door [Rapide](/source/Aston_Martin_Rapide) grand tourers rolled out of the [Magna Steyr](/source/Magna_Steyr) factory in [Graz](/source/Graz), Austria, in 2010.[90] The contract manufacturer provides dedicated facilities to ensure compliance with the exacting standards of Aston Martin and other marques, including [Mercedes-Benz](/source/Mercedes-Benz). Then CEO of the company, Ulrich Bez had publicly speculated about outsourcing all of Aston Martin's operations with the exception of marketing.[91] In September 2011, it was announced that production of the Rapide would be returned to Gaydon in the second half of 2012, restoring all of the company's automobile manufacture there.[92] Italian private equity fund Investindustrial signed a deal on 6 December 2012 to buy a 37.5% stake in Aston Martin, investing £150 million as a capital increase.[93][94][95][96] This was confirmed by Aston Martin in a press release on 7 December 2012.[97] David Richards left Aston Martin in 2013, returning to concentrate on Prodrive.[98] 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish In April 2013, it was reported that Bez would be leaving his role as the chief executive officer to take up a more ambassadorial position.[99] On 2 September 2014, Aston Martin announced it had appointed the [Nissan](/source/Nissan) executive [Andy Palmer](/source/Andy_Palmer) as the new CEO with Bez retaining a position as non-executive chairman.[100][101] As sales had been declining from 2015, Aston Martin sought new customers (particularly wealthy female buyers) with introducing concept cars like the DBX SUV along with track focused cars like the [Vulcan](/source/Aston_Martin_Vulcan).[102][103] According to Palmer, the troubles started when sales of the DB9 failed to generate sufficient fund to develop next-generation models which led to a downward spiral of declining sales and profitability.[104] Palmer outlined that the company plans to develop two new platforms, add a crossover, refresh its supercar lineup and leverage its technology alliance with Daimler as part of its six-year plan to make the 100-year-old British brand consistently profitable. He stated, "In the first century we went bankrupt seven times. The second century is about making sure that is not the case."[104] In preparation for its next-generation of sports cars, the company invested £20 million ($33.4 million) to expand its manufacturing plant in Gaydon. The expansion at the Gaydon plant includes a new chassis and pilot build facility, as well as an extension of the parts and logistics storage area, and new offices. In total, Aston Martin will add approximately 10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) to the plant.[105][106][107] Aston Martin Lagonda Production & Technology Centre St Athan, [Wales](/source/Wales) In 2014, Aston Martin suffered a pre-tax loss of £72 million, almost triple of the amount of 2013 selling 3,500 cars during the year, well below the 7,300 cars sold in 2007 and 4,200 sold in 2013 respectively.[108] In March 2014, Aston Martin issued "payment in kind" notes of US$165 million, at 10.25% interest, in addition to the £304 million of senior secured notes at 9.25% issued in 2011.[108] Aston Martin also had to secure an additional investment of £200 million from its shareholders to fund development of new models.[108] It was reported that Aston Martin's pre-tax losses for 2016 increased by 27% to £162.8 million, the sixth year it continued to suffer a loss.[109] In February 2016, the company selected a 90-acre (36 ha) site in [St Athan](/source/St_Athan), [South Wales](/source/South_Wales) for its new factory.[110][111] The Welsh facility was unanimously chosen by Aston's board despite fierce competition from other locations as far afield as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, as well as other sites in the UK believed to be [Bridgend](/source/Bridgend), [Birmingham](/source/Birmingham), and [Coventry](/source/Coventry). The facility featured three existing 'super-hangars' of [MOD St Athan](/source/MOD_St_Athan).[112][113] Construction work of converting the hangars commenced in April 2017.[114] Aston Martin returned to profit in 2017 after selling over 5,000 cars. The company made a pre-tax profit of £87 million compared with a £163 million loss in 2016.[115] 2017 also marked the return of production of the [Newport Pagnell](/source/Newport_Pagnell) facility ten years after it originally ceased.[116] ### 2013–present: Partnership with Mercedes-Benz Group In December 2013, Aston Martin signed a deal with [Mercedes-Benz Group](/source/Mercedes-Benz_Group) (at the time known as Daimler) to supply the next generation of Aston Martin cars with [Mercedes-AMG](/source/Mercedes_AMG) engines.[117] Mercedes-AMG also was to supply Aston Martin with electrical systems. This technical partnership was intended to support Aston Martin's launch of a new generation of models that would incorporate new technology and engines. In exchange, Mercedes will get as much as 5% equity in Aston Martin and a non-voting seat on its board.[118][119] The first model to sport the Mercedes-Benz technology was the [DB11](/source/Aston_Martin_DB11), announced at the 86th [Geneva Motor Show](/source/Geneva_Motor_Show) in March 2016.[120][121] It featured Mercedes-Benz electronics for the entertainment, navigation and other systems.[122][123] It was also the first model to use Mercedes-AMG V8 engines.[124] In October 2020, Mercedes confirmed it will increase its holding "in stages" from 5% to 20%.[125][126] In return, Aston Martin will have access to Mercedes-Benz hybrid and electric drivetrain technologies for its future models.[127][128] ### 2018–present: Listed on the London Stock Exchange After "completing a turnaround for the once perennially loss-making company that could now be valued at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.4 billion),"[129] and now reporting a full-year pre-tax profit of £87 million (compared with a £163 million loss in 2016) Aston Martin in August 2018 announced plans to float the company at the London Stock Exchange as **Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc**.[130][129] The company was the subject of an [initial public offering](/source/Initial_public_offering) on the London Stock Exchange on 3 October 2018.[12] In the same year, Aston Martin opened a new vehicle dynamics test and development centre at Silverstone's Stowe Circuit alongside a new HQ in London.[131][132][133] In June 2019, the company opened its new 90-acre (36 ha) factory in [St Athan](/source/St_Athan) for the production of its first-ever SUV the [DBX](/source/Aston_Martin_DBX).[134][135][136] The factory was finally completed and officially opened on 6 December 2019. When full production begins in the second quarter of 2020, around 600 people will be employed at the factory, rising to 750 when peak production is reached.[137][138] On 31 January 2020 it was announced that Canadian billionaire and investor [Lawrence Stroll](/source/Lawrence_Stroll) was leading a consortium, Yew Tree Overseas Limited, who will pay £182 million in return for 16.7% stake in the company. The re-structuring includes a £318 million cash infusion through a new rights issue, generating a total of £500 million for the company.[139][140][141] Stroll will also be named as chairman, replacing [Penny Hughes](/source/Penny_Hughes).[142][143][144] Swiss pharmaceutical magnate [Ernesto Bertarelli](/source/Ernesto_Bertarelli) and [Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1](/source/Mercedes-Benz_in_Formula_One) team principal and CEO [Toto Wolff](/source/Toto_Wolff) have also joined the consortium, acquiring 3.4% and 4.8% stakes, respectively.[145] In March 2020, Stroll increased his stake in the company to 25%.[146][147][148] On 26 May 2020, Aston Martin announced that Andy Palmer had stepped down as CEO. [Tobias Moers](/source/Tobias_Moers) of [Mercedes-AMG](/source/Mercedes-AMG) will succeed him starting 1 August, with Keith Stanton as interim chief operating officer.[149][150] In June 2020, the company announced that it cut out 500 jobs as a result of the poor sales, an outcome of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic) lockdown.[151] In March 2021, executive chairman Lawrence Stroll stated that the company plans on building [electric vehicles](/source/Electric_vehicles) by 2025.[152][153][154] In May 2022, Aston Martin named 76-year-old [Amedeo Felisa](/source/Amedeo_Felisa) as the new chief executive officer, replacing Tobias Moers. Roberto Fedeli was also announced as the new chief technical officer.[155][156][157] In late 2020, Aston Martin was involved in a controversy in which it was accused of using a report to spread disputed information about [electric vehicles](/source/Electric_vehicles) in the wake of the UK's declaration to end the sale of [combustion engine](/source/Internal_combustion_engine) vehicles by 2030, with some in the media dubbing the controversy as "**Astongate**".[158] In November 2020, a communications agency called Clarendon Communications published a report comparing the environmental impact of various powertrain options for cars. After the report received coverage from *[The Sunday Times](/source/The_Sunday_Times)* and other publications, it emerged that the company had been set up in February that year and was registered under the name of Rebecca Stephens – the wife of James Stephens, who is the government affairs director of Aston Martin Lagonda. Citing a study by [Polestar](/source/Polestar), the report stated that electric vehicles would need to be driven 48,000 miles (77,000 km) before they would have lower overall CO2 emissions than a petrol car. This statement was disputed by electric vehicle researcher Auke Hoekstra, who argued that the report underestimated the emissions from combustion engine vehicles and did not consider the emissions from creating petrol. According to him, a typical EV would need to drive 16,000–18,000 miles (25,700–30,000 km) to offset the emissions from manufacture. [Bosch](/source/Robert_Bosch_GmbH) and a number of other companies were also involved with the report.[159][160] In July 2022, [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia)'s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will take a stake in the company through a £78 million equity placing as well as a £575 million separate rights issue, giving it two board seats in the company. After the rights issue, the Saudi fund will have a 16.7% stake in Aston Martin, behind the 18.3% holding by Stroll's Yew Tree consortium while the Mercedes-Benz Group will own 9.7%.[161][162][163] In September 2022, Chinese automaker [Geely](/source/Geely) acquired a 7.6% stake in the company.[164][165][166] In December 2022, Stroll and the Yew Tree consortium increased their stake in the company to 28.29%.[167][168] In May 2023, Geely increased its stake to 17%, becoming the third-largest shareholder after the Yew Tree consortium and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.[169][170][171] In June 2023, Aston Martin signed an agreement with [Lucid Motors](/source/Lucid_Motors) after selecting it to help supply electric motors, powertrains, and battery systems for its upcoming range of fully electric cars. In return, Aston Martin will make cash payments and issue a 3.7 percent stake in its company to Lucid, worth $232 million in total.[172][173][174] In September 2023, the Yew Tree consortium increased their stake by 3.27% to 26.23%.[175][176][177] In October 2023, Aston Martin announced that it would compete in the [FIA World Endurance Championship](/source/FIA_World_Endurance_Championship) and [IMSA SportsCar Championship](/source/IMSA_SportsCar_Championship) in 2025.[178][179][180] In April 2024, the company said it would push back production of its first [electric vehicle](/source/Electric_vehicle) to 2027.[181] In March 2024, Aston Martin announced Adrian Hallmark as its new CEO beginning 1 October 2024, replacing Amedeo Felisa.[182][183] In September 2024, Aston Martin issued a profit warning, saying it had been hit by a fall in demand in China.[184] In November 2024, Aston Martin issued another warning following a minor delay in the deliveries of their Valiant model. In response, they said they would issue new shares and debt totalling £210 million.[185] In February 2025, CEO Adrian Hallmark announced the company would again push back production of its first electric vehicle to 2030.[186] On 31 March 2025, the Yew Tree Consortium is set to inject an additional £52.5 million into the marque by purchasing 75 million shares at 70 pence per share, increasing its stake to 33%.[187][188] The company will also sell shares in the Formula One racing team that it sponsors. In total, the two transactions will raise £125 million.[189][190] On 20 February 2026, Aston Martin announced it will sell the rights to use its name on the Aston Martin F1 Team for £50 million to bolster its finances due to facing tariff pressures and weak demand in North America and China.[191][192][193] In May 2026, Aston Martin appointed former [Lambourgini](/source/Lamborghini) executive, Andrea Baldi as Chief Commercial Officer.[194] ### Sales at auction In August 2017, a 1956 [Aston Martin DBR1](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR1)/1 sold at a [Sotheby's](/source/Sotheby's) auction at the [Pebble Beach, California](/source/Pebble_Beach%2C_California) [Concours d'Elegance](/source/Concours_d'Elegance) for US$22,550,000, which made it the most expensive British car ever sold at an auction, according to Sotheby's.[195] The car had previously been driven by [Carroll Shelby](/source/Carroll_Shelby) and [Stirling Moss](/source/Stirling_Moss).[196][197] Other notable cars include a 1962 [Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato) for US$14,300,000 in New York,[198] and a 1963 [Aston Martin DP215](/source/Aston_Martin_DP215) for US$21,455,000 in August 2018.[199] ## Models ### Pre-war cars - 1921–1925 Aston Martin Standard Sports - 1927–1932 Aston Martin First Series - 1929–1932 Aston Martin International - 1932–1932 Aston Martin International Le Mans - 1932–1934 [Aston Martin Le Mans](/source/Aston_Martin_Le_Mans) - 1933–1934 Aston Martin 12/50 Standard - 1934–1936 Aston Martin Mk II - 1934–1936 Aston Martin Ulster - 1936–1940 Aston Martin 2-litre Speed Models (23 built; the last 8 were fitted with C-type bodywork) - 1937–1939 Aston Martin 15/98 ### Post-war cars - 1948–1950 [Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports](/source/Aston_Martin_2-Litre_Sports) (DB1) - 1950–1953 [Aston Martin DB2](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2) - 1953–1957 [Aston Martin DB2/4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2%2F4) - 1957–1959 [Aston Martin DB Mark III](/source/Aston_Martin_DB_Mark_III) - 1958–1963 [Aston Martin DB4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4) - 1961–1963 [Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato) - 1963–1965 [Aston Martin DB5](/source/Aston_Martin_DB5) - 1965–1966 [Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante](/source/Aston_Martin_Short_Chassis_Volante) - 1965–1969 [Aston Martin DB6](/source/Aston_Martin_DB6) - 1967–1972 [Aston Martin DBS](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS) - 1969–1989 [Aston Martin V8](/source/Aston_Martin_V8) - 1977–1989 [Aston Martin V8 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_(1977)) - 1986–1990 [Aston Martin V8 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Zagato) - 1989–1996 [Aston Martin Virage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 1989–2000 [Aston Martin Virage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 1993–2000 [Aston Martin Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 1996–2000 [Aston Martin V8 Coupe/V8 Volante](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 1993–2003 [Aston Martin DB7](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7) - 2001–2007 [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish#First_generation_(2001–2007)) - 2002–2003 [Aston Martin DB7 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7#DB7_Zagato) - 2002–2004 [Aston Martin DB AR1](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7#DB_AR1) - 2004–2016 [Aston Martin DB9](/source/Aston_Martin_DB9) - 2005–2018 [Aston Martin V8 and V12 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2005)) - 2007–2012 [Aston Martin DBS](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS_(2007)) - 2009–2012 [Aston Martin One-77](/source/Aston_Martin_One-77) - 2010–2020 [Aston Martin Rapide](/source/Aston_Martin_Rapide) - 2011–2012 [Aston Martin Virage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 2011–2013 [Aston Martin Cygnet](/source/Aston_Martin_Cygnet) (based on the [Toyota iQ](/source/Toyota_iQ)) - 2012–2018 [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish_(2012)) - 2015–2016 [Aston Martin Vulcan](/source/Aston_Martin_Vulcan) - 2016–2023 [Aston Martin DB11](/source/Aston_Martin_DB11) - 2018–2024 [Aston Martin DBS Superleggera](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS_Superleggera) - 2021–2024 [Aston Martin Valkyrie](/source/Aston_Martin_Valkyrie) - 2018–present [Aston Martin Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)) - 2020–present [Aston Martin DBX](/source/Aston_Martin_DBX) - 2023–present [Aston Martin DB12](/source/Aston_Martin_DB12) - 2024–present [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish#Third_generation_(2024–present)) - 2025–present [Aston Martin Valhalla](/source/Aston_Martin_Valhalla) ### Other - 1944 [Aston Martin Atom](/source/Aston_Martin_Atom) (concept)[200] - 1961–1964 [Lagonda Rapide](/source/Lagonda_Rapide)[201] - 1976–1989 [Aston Martin Lagonda](/source/Aston_Martin_Lagonda)[202] - 1980 [Aston Martin Bulldog](/source/Aston_Martin_Bulldog) (concept)[203] - 1993 [Lagonda Vignale](/source/Aston_Martin_Lagonda_Vignale) (concept)[204] - 2001 [Aston Martin Twenty Twenty](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7#Twenty_Twenty) (Italdesign concept)[205] - 2007 Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS (concept)[206] - 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda SUV (concept)[207] - 2011–2013 [Aston Martin V12 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_V12_Zagato)[208] - 2013 [Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2](/source/Aston_Martin_Rapide_Bertone_Jet_2%2B2) (concept)[209] - 2013 [Aston Martin CC100](/source/Aston_Martin_CC100) Speedster (concept)[210] - 2015 [Aston Martin DB10](/source/Aston_Martin_DB10) (concept)[211] - 2015–2016 [Lagonda Taraf](/source/Lagonda_Taraf)[212] - 2019 Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain (concept)[213] - 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Vision (concept)[214] - 2019 Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato[215] - 2020 Aston Martin V12 Speedster[216] - 2021 [Aston Martin Victor](/source/Aston_Martin_One-77#Aston_Martin_Victor)[217] - 2022 [Aston Martin DBR22](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR22)[218] - 2023 [Aston Martin Valour](/source/Aston_Martin_Valour)[219] - 2024 [Aston Martin Valiant](/source/Aston_Martin_Valour#Aston_Martin_Valiant)[220] ### Current models - [Aston Martin Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)) - [Aston Martin DB12](/source/Aston_Martin_DB12) - [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish#Third_generation_(2024–present)) - [Aston Martin DBX](/source/Aston_Martin_DBX) - [Aston Martin Valhalla](/source/Aston_Martin_Valhalla) ## Gallery - Aston Martin models - 1930 Aston Martin1.5L International - 1932–1934 [Aston Martin Le Mans](/source/Aston_Martin_Le_Mans) short chassis - 1948–1950 [Aston Martin DB1](/source/Aston_Martin_2-Litre_Sports) - 1950–1957 [DB2](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2) and later [DB2/4](/source/Aston_Martin_DB2%2F4) - 1957–1959 [Aston Martin DB Mark III](/source/Aston_Martin_DB_Mark_III) - 1958–1963 Aston Martin [DB4/GT](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4) - 1961–1963 [Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato) - 1963–1965 [Aston Martin DB5](/source/Aston_Martin_DB5) - 1965–1971 [Aston Martin DB6](/source/Aston_Martin_DB6) - 1967–1989 [DBS](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS) and later [V8s](/source/Aston_Martin_V8) - 1986–1990 [Aston Martin V8 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Zagato) - 1989–2000 [Virage/V8/Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage) - 1993–2003 [Aston Martin DB7](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7)/[Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage) - 2001–2007 Aston Martin [V12 Vanquish/S](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish#First_generation_(2001–2007)) - 2002–2003 [DB7 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_DB7_Zagato) coupé/roadster - 2002–2004 [Aston Martin DB AR1](/source/Aston_Martin_DB_AR1) roadster - 2003–2016 [Aston Martin DB9](/source/Aston_Martin_DB9) coupé/Volante - 2005–2017 Aston Martin [V8/V12 Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2005)) - 2007–2012 [Aston Martin DBS](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS_(2007)) - 2009–2012 [Aston Martin One-77](/source/Aston_Martin_One-77) - 2010–2020 [Aston Martin Rapide](/source/Aston_Martin_Rapide) - 2011–2012 [Aston Martin Virage](/source/Aston_Martin_Virage#Virage_(2011–2012)) - 2011–2013 [Aston Martin Cygnet](/source/Toyota_iQ) - 2011–2013 [Aston Martin V12 Zagato](/source/Aston_Martin_V12_Zagato) - 2012–2018 [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish_(2012)) - 2016–2023 [Aston Martin DB11](/source/Aston_Martin_DB11) - 2018–2024 [Aston Martin DBS Superleggera](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS_Superleggera) - 2021–2024 [Aston Martin Valkyrie](/source/Aston_Martin_Valkyrie) - 2018– [Aston Martin Vantage](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)) - 2020– [Aston Martin DBX](/source/Aston_Martin_DBX) - 2023– [Aston Martin DB12](/source/Aston_Martin_DB12) - 2024– [Aston Martin Vanquish](/source/Aston_Martin_Vanquish#Third_generation_(2024–present)) - 2025– [Aston Martin Valhalla](/source/Aston_Martin_Valhalla) ## Brand expansion [Aston Martin DBS Superleggera](/source/Aston_Martin_DBS_Superleggera) pictured in 2017 Since 2015, Aston Martin has sought to increase its appeal to women as a luxury lifestyle brand.[221] A female advisory panel was established to adapt the design of the cars to the taste of women.[222] In September 2016, a 37-foot-long Aston Martin speedboat was unveiled called the Aston Martin AM37 powerboat.[223] In May 2018, Aston Martin launched a submersible called Project Neptune in partnership with submarine building company [Triton Submarines](/source/Triton_Submarines).[224] Aston Martin has collaborated with the luxury clothing company [Hackett London](/source/Hackett_London) to deliver items of clothing.[225] In November 2017, Aston Martin unveiled a special limited edition bicycle after collaborating with bicycle manufacturer [Storck](/source/Storck_Bicycle).[226] Aston Martin and global property developer G&G Business Developments constructed a 66-storey luxury condominium tower called [Aston Martin Residences](/source/Aston_Martin_Residences) at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Miami, Florida, which opened in 2024.[23] In July 2018, Aston Martin unveiled the Volante Vision Concept, a luxury concept aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities.[227] Also in July, a [Lego](/source/Lego) version of James Bond's DB5 car was put on sale,[228] and an Aston Martin-branded watch was released in collaboration with [TAG Heuer](/source/TAG_Heuer).[229] In October 2018, Aston Martin announced it was opening a design and brand studio in Shanghai.[230] ## Motorsport See also: [Aston Martin Racing](/source/Aston_Martin_Racing) Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition at the [2021 United States Grand Prix](/source/2021_United_States_Grand_Prix) Aston Martin is currently associated with two different racing organisations. The [Aston Martin Formula One](/source/AMR_GP) team which competes in the Formula One Championship and [Aston Martin Racing](/source/Aston_Martin_Racing) which currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Both racing organisations use the Aston Martin brand, but are not directly owned by Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Formula One team is owned by major Aston Martin shareholder Lawrence Stroll and operated by his company [AMR GP](/source/AMR_GP),[231] while Aston Martin Racing is operated by racing company [Prodrive](/source/Prodrive) as part of an agreement with Aston Martin.[20] ### Formula One [Aston Martin AMR23](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR23) at the [2023 Austrian Grand Prix](/source/2023_Austrian_Grand_Prix) Main article: [Aston Martin in Formula One](/source/Aston_Martin_in_Formula_One) Aston Martin participated as a Formula One constructor in [1959](/source/1959_Formula_One_season) and [1960](/source/1960_Formula_One_season) entering six races over the two years but failing to score any points.[232][233] In January 2020, it was announced that the [Racing Point F1 Team](/source/Racing_Point_F1_Team) is due to be rebranded as Aston Martin for the [2021 season](/source/2021_Formula_One_World_Championship), as a result of a funding investment led by [Racing Point](/source/Racing_Point_UK) owner [Lawrence Stroll](/source/Lawrence_Stroll).[234][235][236] As part of the rebrand, the team switched their racing colour of [BWT](/source/BWT_(company)) pink to a modern iteration of Aston Martin's [British racing green](/source/British_racing_green).[237][238] The [Aston Martin AMR21](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR21) was unveiled in March 2021 and became Aston Martin's first Formula One car after a 61-year absence from the sport.[239][240][241] ### Racing cars (post-war) [DBR1/2](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR1) at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 Part of Aston Martin's most recent racing program, [Charouz Racing System](/source/Charouz_Racing_System) competed with [sports prototypes](/source/Sports_prototype) powered by an Aston Martin V12. [Aston Martin DBR9](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR9) - [Aston Martin DB3](/source/Aston_Martin_DB3) (1950–1953) - [Aston Martin DB3S](/source/Aston_Martin_DB3S) (1953–1956) - [Aston Martin DBR1](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR1) (1956–1959) - [Aston Martin DBR2](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR2) (1957–1958) - [Aston Martin DBR3](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR3) (1958) - [Aston Martin DBR4](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR4) (1959) - [Aston Martin DBR5](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR5) (1960) - [Aston Martin DP212](/source/Aston_Martin_DP212) (1962) - [Aston Martin DP214](/source/Aston_Martin_DP214) (1963) - [Aston Martin DP215](/source/Aston_Martin_DP215) (1963) - [Aston Martin RHAM/1](/source/Aston_Martin_RHAM%2F1) (1976–1979) - [Aston Martin AMR1](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR1) (1989) - [Aston Martin AMR2](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR2) (never raced) - [Aston Martin DBR9](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR9) (2005–2008) - [Aston Martin DBRS9](/source/Aston_Martin_DBRS9) (2005–2008) - [Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_N24) (2006–2008) - [Aston Martin V8 Vantage Rally GT](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2005)#Rally_GT) (2006–2010) - [Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_GT2) (2008–2017) - [Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4](/source/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_GT4) (2008–2018) - [Aston Martin DBR1-2](/source/Aston_Martin_DBR1-2) (2009) - [Aston Martin AMR-One](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR-One) (2011) - [Aston Martin Vantage GTE](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_GTE_(2018)) (2018–2023) - [Aston Martin Vantage DTM](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_DTM) (2019) - [Aston Martin Vantage GT3](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)#GT3) (2019–) - [Aston Martin Vantage GT4](/source/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2018)#GT4) (2019–) - [Aston Martin AMR21](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR21) (2021) - [Aston Martin AMR22](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR22) (2022) - [Aston Martin AMR23](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR23) (2023) - [Aston Martin AMR24](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR24) (2024) - [Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH](/source/Aston_Martin_Valkyrie_AMR-LMH) (2025) - [Aston Martin AMR25](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR25) (2025) - [Aston Martin AMR26](/source/Aston_Martin_AMR26) (2026) #### Aston Martin-powered racing cars - [Cooper](/source/Cooper_Car_Company)-Aston Martin (1963) - [Lola T70](/source/Lola_T70)-Aston Martin (1967) - [Aston Martin DPLM](/source/Aston_Martin_DPLM) (1980–1982) - [Nimrod NRA/C2](/source/Nimrod_NRA%2FC2)-Aston Martin (1982–1984) - [Aston Martin EMKA](/source/Aston_Martin_EMKA) C83/1 and C84/1 (1983–1985) - Cheetah G604-Aston Martin - [Lola B08/60](/source/Lola_B08%2F60)-Aston Martin (2008–2011) ### Racecars Year Car Image Category 1950 Aston Martin DB3 Sports Car 1953 Aston Martin DB3S Sports Car 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 Sports Car 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 Sports Car 1958 Aston Martin DBR3 Sports Car 1959 Aston Martin DBR4 Formula One 1960 Aston Martin DBR5 Formula One 1962 Aston Martin DP212 Sports Car 1963 Aston Martin DP214 Sports Car Aston Martin DP215 Sports Car 1974 Aston Martin RHAM/1 Group 5 1982 Aston Martin DPLM Sports Car Nimrod NRA/C2 Group C 1983 EMKA Aston Martin Group C Nimrod NRA/C2B Group C 1989 Aston Martin AMR1 Group C1 2006 Aston Martin DBRS9 Group GT3 Aston Martin Vantage N24 SRO GT4 Aston Martin Vantage V8 R-GT Group R-GT 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 LM GTE Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 SRO GT4 2009 Aston Martin DBR1-2 (Lola-Aston Martin B09/60) LMP1 Aston Martin DBR9 Group GT 2011 Aston Martin AMR-One LMP1 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE LM GTE Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 Group GT3 2018 Aston Martin V8 Vantage AMR GTE LM GTE 2019 Aston Martin Vantage DTM Class 1 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Group GT3 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 SRO GT4 2021 Aston Martin AMR21 Formula One 2022 Aston Martin AMR22 Formula One 2023 Aston Martin AMR23 Formula One 2024 Aston Martin AMR24 Formula One Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo Group GT3 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo SRO GT4 2025 Aston Martin AMR25 Formula One Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH LMH 2026 Aston Martin AMR26 Formula One ### 24 Hours of Le Mans finishes Year Pos Class No Team Drivers Chassis Engine Laps 1931 5 1.5 25 Aston Martin A.C. Bertelli Maurice Harvey Aston Martin 1½-litre International Aston Martin 1.5L I4 139 1932 5 1.5 20 Aston Martin Ltd. Sammy Newsome Henken Widengren Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 174 7 1.5 21 Aston Martin Ltd. A.C. Bertelli Pat Driscoll Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 168 1933 5 1.5 25 Aston Martin Ltd. Pat Driscoll Clifton Penn-Hughes Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 188 7 1.5 24 Aston Martin Ltd. A.C. Bertelli Sammy Davis Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 174 1934 10 1.5 20 M.R.E. Tongue Reggie Tongue Maurice Faulkner Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 188 11 1.5 24 John Cecil Noël John Cecil Noël Jen Wheeler Aston Martin 1½-litre Le Mans Aston Martin 1.5L I4 180 1935 3 1.5 29 Roy Eccles Charles E.C. Martin Charles Brackenbury Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 215 8 1.5 33 Maurice Faulkner Maurice Faulkner Tom Clarke Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 202 10 1.5 32 C.T. Thomas C.T. Thomas M. Kenyon Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 199 11 1.5 31 P.L. Donkin Peter Donkin Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 199 12 1.5 27 John Cecil Noël Jim Elwes Mortimer Morris-Goodall Aston Martin 1½-litre Aston Martin 1.5L I4 196 15 1.5 30 R.P. Gardner R.P. Gardner A.C. Beloë Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 190 1937 5 1.5 37 J.M. Skeffington J.M. Skeffington R.C. Murton-Neale Aston Martin 1½-litre Ulster Aston Martin 1.5L I4 205 11 2.0 31 C.T. Thomas Mortimer Morris-Goodall Robert P. Hichens Aston Martin Speed Model Aston Martin 2.0L I4 193 1939 12 2.0 29 Robert Peverell Hichens Robert P. Hichens Mortimer Morris-Goodall Aston Martin Speed Model Aston Martin 2.0L I4 199 1949 7 S 2.0 27 Arthur Jones Arthur Jones Nick Haines Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports (DB1) Aston Martin 2.0L I4 207 11 S 2.0 29 Robert Lawrie Robert Lawrie Robert W. Walke Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports (DB1) Aston Martin 2.0L I4 193 1950 5 S 3.0 19 Aston Martin Ltd. George Abecassis Lance Macklin Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 249 6 S 3.0 21 Aston Martin Ltd. Charles Brackenbury Reg Parnell Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 244 1951 3 S 3.0 26 Aston Martin Ltd. Lance Macklin Eric Thompson Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 257 5 S 3.0 25 Aston Martin Ltd. George Abecassis Brian Shawe-Taylor Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 255 7 S 3.0 24 Aston Martin Ltd. Reg Parnell David Hampshire Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 252 10 S 3.0 28 N.H. Mann Nigel Mann Mortimer Morris-Goodall Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 236 13 S 3.0 27 P.T.C. Clark Peter Clark James Scott Douglas Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 233 1952 7 S 3.0 32 Peter C.T. Clark Peter Clark Mike Keen Aston Martin DB2 Aston Martin 2.6L I6 248 1955 2 S 3.0 23 Aston Martin Ltd. Peter Collins Paul Frère Aston Martin DB3S Aston Martin 2.9L I6 302 1956 2 S 3.0 8 Aston Martin Ltd. Stirling Moss Peter Collins Aston Martin DB3S Aston Martin 2.9L I6 299 1957 11 S 3000 21 David Brown Jean-Paul Colas Jean Kerguen Aston Martin DB3S Aston Martin 3.0L I6 272 1958 2 S 3000 5 P & A.G. Whitehead Graham Whitehead Peter Whitehead Aston Martin DB3S Aston Martin 3.0L I6 293 1959 1 S 3.0 5 David Brown Racing Dept. Carroll Shelby Roy Salvadori Aston Martin DBR1/300 Aston Martin 3.0L I6 323 2 S 3.0 6 David Brown Racing Dept. Maurice Trintignant Paul Frère Aston Martin DBR1/300 Aston Martin 3.0L I6 322 1960 3 S 3.0 7 Border Reivers Roy Salvadori Jim Clark Aston Martin DBR1/300 Aston Martin 3.0L I6 306 9 S 3.0 8 Major Ian B. Baillie Ian B. Baillie Jack Fairman Aston Martin DBR1/300 Aston Martin 3.0L I6 281 1977 17 GTP 83 SAS Robin Hamilton Robin Hamilton David Preece Mike Salmon Aston Martin DBS V8 RHAM/1 Aston Martin 5.3L V8 260 1982 7 C 32 Viscount Downe Pace Petroleum Ray Mallock Simon Phillips Mike Salmon Nimrod NRA/C2 Aston Martin-Tickford DP1229 5.3L V8 317 1983 17 C 41 EMKA Productions Ltd. Tiff Needell Steve O'Rourke Nick Faure EMKA C83/1 Aston Martin-Tickford 5.3L V8 275 1985 11 C1 66 EMKA Productions, Ltd. Tiff Needell Steve O'Rourke Nick Faure EMKA C84/1 Aston Martin-Tickford 5.3L V8 338 1989 11 C1 18 Aston Martin Ecurie Ecosse Brian Redman Michael Roe Costas Los Aston Martin AMR1 Aston Martin (Callaway) RDP87 6.0L V8 340 2005 9 GT1 59 Aston Martin Racing David Brabham Stéphane Sarrazin Darren Turner Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 333 2006 6 GT1 007 Aston Martin Racing Tomáš Enge Darren Turner Andrea Piccini Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 350 9 GT1 62 Russian Age Racing Team Modena Antonio García David Brabham Nelson Piquet Jr. Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 343 10 GT1 009 Aston Martin Racing Pedro Lamy Stéphane Sarrazin Stéphane Ortelli Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 342 2007 1 GT1 009 Aston Martin Racing David Brabham Darren Turner Rickard Rydell Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 343[242] 3 GT1 008 AMR Larbre Compétition Casper Elgaard Johnny Herbert Fabrizio Gollin Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 341[242] 4 GT1 007 Aston Martin Racing Tomáš Enge Johnny Herbert Peter Kox Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 337[242] 2008 1 GT1 009 Aston Martin Racing David Brabham Darren Turner Antonio Garcia Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 344 4 GT1 007 Aston Martin Racing Heinz-Harald Frentzen Andrea Piccini Karl Wendlinger Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 339 2009 4 LMP1 007 AMR Eastern Europe Tomáš Enge Jan Charouz Stefan Mücke Lola-Aston Martin B09/60 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 373 13 LMP1 008 Aston Martin Racing Anthony Davidson Darren Turner Jos Verstappen Lola-Aston Martin B09/60 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 342 3 GT1 66 Jetalliance Racing Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer Thomas Gruber Alex Müller Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 294 2010 6 LMP1 007 Aston Martin Racing Harold Primat Adrián Fernández Stefan Mücke Lola-Aston Martin B09/60 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 365 3 GT1 52 Young Driver AMR Tomáš Enge Christoffer Nygaard Peter Kox Aston Martin DBR9 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 311 2011 7 LMP1 22 Kronos Racing Marc VDS Racing Team Vanina Ickx Bas Leinders Maxime Martin Lola-Aston Martin B09/60 Aston Martin 6.0L V12 328 2012 3 GTE-Pro 97 Aston Martin Racing Darren Turner Adrián Fernández Stefan Mücke Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE Aston Martin 4.5L V8 332 2013 3 GTE-Pro 97 Aston Martin Racing Darren Turner Peter Dumbreck Stefan Mücke Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE Aston Martin 4.5L V8 314 6 GTE-Am 96 Aston Martin Racing Roald Goethe Jamie Campbell-Walter Stuart Hall Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE Aston Martin 4.5L V8 301 ## Sponsorships Aston Martin sponsors [2. 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