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A D V A N T A G E O U S Aston Martin unveils a double Vantage - the leading supercar brand launches both the road-going Vantage and its latest WEC contender, the Vantage GTE, on the same day, highlighting the importance of Aston Martin Racing to the marque ast month Aston Martin revealed the new Vantage – a dynamic successor to the biggest-selling road car in the British marque’s history. Later that same day, in an unprecedented synchronised launch, Aston Martin Racing (AMR) revealed the new Vantage GTE: its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) challenger, poised to replace the team’s most successful competition car of all-time, the multiple, Le Mans-winning V8 Vantage GTE. During the launch David King, President of AMR, said: “Motorsport is fundamental to the DNA of Aston Martin and our commitment to the FIA World Endurance Championship is stronger than ever. This is a golden era for GT racing and the launch of the new Vantage GTE will ensure that Aston Martin Racing remains at the forefront of the world’s greatest endurance series. “The team has enjoyed incredible success over recent years with the outgoing V8 Vantage GTE and while this will hold fond memories for me, I cannot wait to see the new car race in anger at Spa next year.” John Gaw, Managing Director of AMR was equally excited. “It’s terrific to be involved in this exciting new chapter for Aston Martin Racing,” he said. “The increasingly tough competition in the GTE class and the prospect of two visits to L PRO ANNUAL 2018 54