New Vantage GT4 to race debut at Gulf 12hrs

Following on from todays announcement from Aston Martin Lagonda that the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi was to become the official 'home' of their Middle Eastern undertakings came the news that their new Aston Martin Racing V8 Vantage GT4 will make its race debut at the Gulf 12Hr event from the circuit next month.

What's already 'big' about this event was the earlier news that Oman Racing by TF Sport, Beechdean AMR and R-Motorsport will all compete at the event with three examples of the also brand new Aston Martin Racing new V8 turbo Vantage GT3.


Part of the Partnership deal announced today will also see six examples of the new Vantage GT4 platform permanently based at the circuit as part of their available racing fleet. Whilst all bar one seat within the three GT3 cars have already been confirmed, there has been no mention of any drivers within the GT4 other than it will be run by the factory team.

The Gulf 12Hrs event takes place over the 13th - 15th December.