Goodwood Festival of Speed honours Aston Martin

Two major Aston Martin anniversaries are being celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 4-7).

Not only is it 60 years since the company’s iconic 1-2 win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it’s also 70 years since Aston Martin first raced at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.

It is fitting then that the Central Feature at the Festival of Speed marks these achievements and the brand’s long-term love affair with motorsport.

Designed by Gerry Judah, the Central Feature is a 30-metre-high swoop of steel with the Le Mans winning Aston Martin DBR1 racing towards the sky on a never-ending race track.

In addition, ‘Q by Aston Martin’ (the luxury brand’s bespoke personalisation service) has designed six unique Vantages, each honouring a famous race car from the company’s long and prestigious history.

Aston Martin will only make 60 ‘Vantage Heritage Racing Editions’ with customers able to choose one of the six liveries. The collection also introduces a new aero kit adding an impressive 194kg of downforce at 190mph.