Iconic Safety Car from Memorable 2021 Season Now Available to Collectors
A distinctive Aston Martin Vantage that served as Formula 1's safety car during the memorable 2021 campaign is entering the private market. The V8-powered machine, which was regularly piloted by Bernd Mayländer across 34 races spanning 2021 to 2023, carries a price tag of £599,990.
A piece of recent Formula 1 history is now available for purchase. The Aston Martin Vantage, which functioned as the sport's official safety car throughout the eventful 2021 season and beyond, has been listed for sale at £599,990 through Auto Trader.
The 4-litre V8 coupe played a crucial role during race weekends over a three-year period, with renowned safety car driver Bernd Mayländer behind the wheel for 34 competitive events between 2021 and 2023. According to the listing details, this represents one of multiple safety cars from that era that have recently become available through the Silverstone-based operation.
The vehicle stands as a tangible reminder of an unforgettable chapter in Formula 1's recent past, offering enthusiasts and collectors the rare opportunity to own a machine that played an integral part in the sport's on-track operations during those seasons.
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Full Regulation Text
Article B5.1.7
FIA Safety Car Driver and Observer
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
The safety car is driven by an official FIA driver and has an observer on board who can identify all the racing cars. This observer stays in constant radio contact with race control to help manage safety situations effectively.
- The safety car driver is appointed by the FIA, not by individual teams
- An observer rides in the safety car whose job is to recognize every competing car
- The observer maintains permanent radio contact with race control for real-time communication
- This setup ensures proper coordination during safety car deployments
Official FIA Text
The FIA safety car will be driven by an FIA appointed safety car driver and will carry an FIA safety car observer capable of recognising all the competing Cars who is in permanent radio contact with Race control.
Article 57.1
Safety Car Deployment
Chapter: Chapter V - Safety
In Simple Terms
The Safety Car is deployed when conditions are too dangerous for racing at full speed - usually after crashes, debris on track, or bad weather. All cars must slow down and line up behind it. Racing only resumes when Race Control decides it's safe and withdraws the Safety Car.
- Deployed for track incidents or dangerous conditions
- Neutralises the race - no overtaking
- All cars must line up behind Safety Car
- Race resumes when track deemed safe
Official FIA Text
The safety car may be deployed by the Race Director when ordered by the clerk of the course if he deems it necessary to neutralise a race. This will normally be when an incident has occurred which has left damaged cars or debris on the track, or when weather conditions make racing unsafe. The safety car will circulate at the head of the field until the track is deemed safe.
Article B5.13
Safety Car (SC)
Chapter: B5
In Simple Terms
The Safety Car is deployed when there's a dangerous situation on the track involving drivers or officials, but it's not serious enough to stop the race completely. It brings all the cars together at a controlled speed while the danger is being cleared.
- Safety Car is used for immediate physical danger to competitors or officials
- The danger must be on or near the track
- It's only deployed when the race can continue (not serious enough to suspend)
- It's an alternative to fully suspending the race under Article B5.13
Official FIA Text
The safety car will be used only if Competitors or officials are in immediate physical danger on or near the track but the circumstances are not such as to necessitate suspending the TTCS.
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