Motor racing-Mercedes to be F1's sole safety car supplier after Aston deal ends

LONDON — Mercedes will be the sole supplier of Formula One’s official safety and medical cars this season after Aston Martin chose not to renew its five-year agreement to share the role with the German manufacturer.

“Aston Martin’s agreement with Formula One to provide the official FIA Safety and Medical Car concluded at the end of the 2025 season,” the British luxury sports car maker said on Monday.

A spokesperson confirmed the agreement would not be extended.

Mercedes and Aston Martin had shared the duties at races since 2021. Aston Martin most recently supplied a Vantage S safety car powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, along with a DBX707 SUV serving as the medical car.

The 24-race season will begin in Australia on March 8.

-Reporting by Alan Baldwin; Editing by Christian Radnedge/Reuters