Aston Martin Chuffed over Las Vegas Grand Prix Results

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on Aston Martin Chuffed over Las Vegas Grand Prix Results

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A double points-winning performance from the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1® Team capped a memorable weekend for Aston Martin in Las Vegas, the British Luxury car maker said today. Aston, of course, runs a German Mercedes-branded engine in its race cars.* (AutoInformed: Is Formula One in Vegas Cursed? Clark County Cuts Fees) 

“Thrilling fans with its unmistakable style and unrivaled performance, DBX707 lit up the Las Vegas Strip Circuit™ on Saturday with an exclusive track takeover ahead of the first Las Vegas Grand Prix in 41 years, demonstrating the supreme capability of Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed model, the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV and serves as the Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1®,” said Aston.

Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin said, “from delivering the largest-ever digital display of a car on Sphere, through to unleashing a stunning line-up of DBX707 models on the Las Vegas strip, Aston Martin has put our iconic brand at the heart of one of the most innovative sporting events in the world.”

“Touching all of our marketing channels, our activities in Las Vegas demonstrate how we are infusing our brand with F1’s unique high-performance and technology credentials and curating ultra-luxury experiences and events that connect our community of owners and enthusiasts,” Mattiacci said with the hype typical of Las Vegas promotions.

In Aston’s view the , “ pulsating DBX707 display on track was only matched by an accompanying 15-minute spectacle on Sphere’s Exosphere – the largest LED screen on Earth. Seeking to convey the intense sensations being experienced on track in DBX707, the immersive content featured real biometric visualizations of drivers experiencing the intensity of driving an Aston Martin at full performance, including their pupil dilation and heartbeat.”

Its largest ever race weekend marketing campaign, Aston Martin’s partnership with the Las Vegas Grand Prix saw more than 100 VIP customers entertained on each day of the event, 58 thrilling hot laps completed on the new street circuit and the reveal of immersive Aston Martin content on Sphere throughout the race week.

As part of Aston Martin’s Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership, Aston Martin showcased a unique immersive advertisement throughout the race week on the new Las Vegas landmark, Sphere, which was developed over months by creatives challenged to bring the thrilling nature of the brand’s class-leading performance cars to life. In addition to revealing the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1® Team’s AMR23 racecar on a never-before-seen scale, the 90-second visual installation displayed DBX707, and the world’s first super tourer, DB12, in what was the largest display of car ever created for digital media.

Aston Martin also held an off-road DBX707 adventure in the Nevada desert. Starting with a private helicopter journey, with a bird’s eye-view of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit™, guests were flown over the Grand Canyon towards the magnificent Valley of Fire State Park, where they experienced the most powerful luxury SUV on an off-road driving route.

* In the penultimate race of the Formula 1® season, the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1® Team delivered a double points-winning performance to take the battle for fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship to the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Starting in 19th position, Lance Stroll drove through the field, climbing 14 places to finish in 5th place, matching his result in the previous Brazilian Grand Prix. Those 10 points were added to by Fernando Alonso, whose 9th placed finish leaves him tied in 4th position in the Formula One Drivers’ World Championship after a memorable first season in British Racing Green.

However, Max Verstappen the winner stole the show in his Elvis themed driver’s suit, in AutoInformed’s view.

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