UNITED KINGDOM: Aston Martin has revealed the evolution version of the Vantage GT3, captured for the first time during comprehensive trials at the Silverstone circuit this week. Just days after Aston’s proclamation of crafting new renditions of its GT3 and GT4 Vantages, in tandem with the Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar’s anticipated debut in 2025, the British automaker affirms its dedication to customer racing in the GT divisions through its long-standing partnership with Prodrive, a collaboration that has spanned nearly two decades.
Adam Carter, the newly appointed head of endurance motorsport at Aston Martin, has confirmed that the forthcoming cars will represent homologation upgrades of the existing GT3 and GT4 models, which first graced the tracks in 2019.
Details surrounding the Prodrive-developed cars, including nomenclature, remain veiled in secrecy. Sources suggest that the revamped GT3 contender is in its conclusive stages of development, poised for homologation, while its GT4 counterpart is already operational and undergoing trials.
Aston Martin remained tight-lipped regarding the specifics of the two-day trials held at Silverstone earlier this week. However, it has come to light that esteemed figures like factory driver Jonny Adam and Aston Martin stalwart Darren Turner were among those privileged to pilot the new marvel.
Additionally, Phil Keen and Tomonobu Fujii, the latter hailing from the D’Station Aston squad in the WEC, also had the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the prospective racer.
The Evolution Vantage will be eligible for competition across series adhering to FIA GT3 regulations, encompassing events under the GT World Challenge, GT Daytona Pro, and GTD in IMSA.
Furthermore, it will be a contender in the newly established LMGT3 category, replacing GTE Am for the forthcoming season in the WEC and the European Le Mans Series. While Aston Martin’s entry into LMGT3 in the WEC is highly anticipated, the identity of the designated team remains undisclosed, shrouded in intrigue for the time being.
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