Ferrari returning to the Le Mans 24 Hours was arguably the biggest motorsport story of 2021, while the famous Italian marque’s victory in the French classic will probably stand as this year’s feel-good moment. This week’s Aston Martin announcement should be viewed in a similar way.
For sportscar fans, Aston Martin’s comeback is a big deal and – whisper it – endurance competition is the British manufacturer’s true motorsport home. The Formula 1 team has certainly improved and added some much-needed spice to this season, but Aston Martin’s time at the pinnacle of the single-seater ladder still stands at just four seasons: 1959 and 2021-23, aside from a brief grand prix presence between the World Wars.
