Aston Martin F1 Safety Car Crashes at Monza

Investigation Underway

Online speculation points towards a braking issue, but Aston Martin is still investigating the crash.

Intentional Spin

Bernd Maylander appears to have intentionally spun the car to scrub off speed.

No Injuries

Fortunately, the German driver and his passenger were uninjured.

Crash Details

One of the Aston Martin Vantage Safety Cars used in Formula 1 was crashed by experienced racer Bernd Maylander in preparation for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Dramatic video footage shows the car snaking slightly before Maylander initiates a Scandinavian Flick, causing the car to spin and crash into the barriers at high speed.

Investigation Ongoing

Aston Martin is currently investigating the cause of the crash and has not yet provided an official explanation.

Improved Safety Car

The Aston Martin Vantage shares F1 Safety Car duties with the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. The updated Vantage Safety Car features a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with an additional 153 hp and 85 lb-ft of torque. The previous version of the Vantage had received complaints from F1 drivers for being too slow compared to the Mercedes-AMG.