The End of an Era: Aston Martin and the FIA Formula 1 Safety & Medical Cars

When Aston Martin confirmed it would no longer supply Safety and Medical Cars to Formula 1, it quietly closed a chapter that meant more than many realised. For years, those Podium Green cars led the field with authority and purpose, becoming part of the emotional fabric of a Grand Prix weekend.

This featured article reflects on why their absence will be felt, what they truly represented, and why this moment marks a genuine turning point, not just for Aston Martin, but for Formula 1 itself.

With rare timing, a race-used 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car now transitions from active service to historical artefact, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on an era as it ends, and to look ahead to what may come next.