Le circuit du Laquais est depuis 1993 l' école de pilotage de référence dans le Sud Est de la France, spécialisée dans l’organisation de stage pilotage et d’événements "automobile et karting" pour les particuliers, les clubs, les associations et les entreprises. Implanté à Champier en Isère, au cœur de la région Rhône Alpes, le circuit profite de la proximité des grandes métropoles environnantes : Lyon (40 minutes), Grenoble (40 minutes), Annecy (50 minutes), Chambéry (30 minutes), Valence (50 minutes) et Genève (1h30).

Le vénérable constructeur britannique a récemment dévoilé une nouvelle machine d’exception, réservée à une poignée de clients, et qui arrive à point nommé, alors qu’Aston marche à nouveau sur un fil.

Une Aston Martin affichant plus d’un demi-million de kilomètres. 515 309 km au compteur, un V8 atmosphérique et une boîte manuelle. Folie pure ou démonstration éclatante de ce que peut encaisser une vraie GT bien entretenue ? Et si le mythe de la sportive fragile prenait ici un sérieux coup de vieux ?

Aston Martin vient de présenter la Valen, la voiture à moteur avant la plus puissante au monde et l'Aston Martin la plus puissante de ses 113 ans d’histoire. Le V12 biturbo de 5,2 litres délivre désormais 850 ch, 1000 Nm, pour une vitesse maximale de 344 km/h.

The 2027 Aston Martin Vanquish represents the brand's flagship front-engine V-12 grand tourer, combining supercar performance with luxury touring capabilities and reviving one of Aston Martin's most prestigious nameplates. Competing against the Ferrari 12Cilindri, Bentley Continental GT Speed, and Lamborghini Revuelto, the Vanquish delivers effortless acceleration and surprising agility despite its substantial size and wide body. A new Vanquish 25 special edition, developed by Aston Martin's Q bespoke division to commemorate 25 years since the original model's debut, features limited production of 50 vehicles—25 coupes and 25 convertibles—with deliveries beginning in Q4 2026. The special edition showcases distinctive Q Skye Silver paint, metal-foil detailing, laser-etched trim inlays, and bespoke upholstery patterns. While the Vanquish excels in design, performance, and handling balance, it falls slightly short of perfection due to missing expected convenience features and a muted engine soundtrack. Nevertheless, it establishes itself as a worthy modern flagship combining traditional British GT heritage with contemporary supercar dynamics.

Aston Martin reported first-half revenue of £629 million, up 38 year-over-year, with car deliveries rising 21% to 2,331 units, driven largely by its Valhalla plug-in hybrid supercar, which has delivered over 220 vehicles with approximately 500 expected for the full year. Operating losses narrowed 10% to £109 million and free cash outflow improved significantly to £198 million from £321 million previously, representing genuine operational progress. However, the company's financial position deteriorated, with net debt climbing 12% to £1.5 billion and finance costs rising substantially. Aston Martin secured a fresh £550 million financing package from BlackRock's HPS private credit division, comprising a £450 million senior secured term loan and £100 million delayed-draw facility, expected to provide approximately £340 million in liquidity. While the luxury automaker maintains strong brand appeal and demand for its vehicles, persistent challenges including product delays, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and weak China demand continue to pressure profitability. The company maintains full-year guidance for approximately 5,450 vehicle wholesale volumes and gross margins approaching the upper 30% range. Though operational metrics show improvement, Aston Martin remains unprofitable and cash-flow negative, relying on expensive debt financing to execute its turnaround strategy.

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Aston Martin's financial turmoil persists despite operational improvements in the first half of 2026. While revenue surged 38% to £628.6 million and wholesale volumes climbed 21% to 2,331 vehicles, the pre-tax loss widened to £154.2 million from £140.8 million year-over-year. The long-delayed Valhalla hybrid hypercar, which finally entered production after a four-year delay, is driving growth with just 220 units sold at £850,000 each generating substantial per-unit margins and pushing Q2 revenue up 62%. However, mounting debt of £1.54 billion at double-digit interest rates is consuming profits faster than operational gains can offset. CEO Adrian Hallmark claimed the company remains on track despite five profit warnings in eighteen months and 600 job cuts. A £550 million financing deal with HPS Investment Partners and ongoing funding from Executive Chair Lawrence Stroll's consortium underscore the company's capital needs. Full-year 2025 results showed revenue fell 21% to $1.59 billion with a $666 million net loss, attributed partly to US tariffs and weakened Chinese demand. Analysts remain skeptical of Aston Martin's recovery trajectory.

A British builder of exotic and luxurious sports cars, Aston Martin’s current model range includes four different vehicles, most with convertible Volante versions. The V8-powered Vantage is the brand’s entry-level volume model, with the current generation debuting in 2018. A V12 version debuted in early 2022, targeting track-ready racers like the Porsche 911 GT3. New additions include the DB11 high-end sports car, and DBS. The company’s other offering couldn’t be more different: it joins the crowded luxury SUV scene with its high-riding DBX. Best known for being the ride of choice for James Bond, the name Aston Martin is derived from one of the automaker’s founder, Lionel Martin and the Aston Hill hillclimb. Founded in 1913, like many other high end automakers it’s had a tumultuous history until 1994 when Ford took over ownership and since then has thrived in the luxury car market.

Aston Martin just pulled the wraps off a new SUV concept, and it's unlike anything the company has ever produced. For starters, the sport-ute is built for challenging off-road conditions in a way the current DBX 707 never was. And secondly, the Aston Martin Dreadnought is destined for the digital world only, appearing as a supporting player in the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie may be the best British supercar/hypercar ever. It sounds brutal: a Cosworth V12 rockets it to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds, it sticks through the corners, and it sits at the crossroads of F1 culture and road-legal hypercars. This meeting point can be seen as a natural progression of getting more speed and downforce into cars, as we have seen in everything from hatchbacks to SUVs, but is also largely thanks to the Adrian Newey effect.

Aston Martin Rancho Mirage helps customers select the ideal vehicle from its lineup by emphasizing that each model serves distinct driving styles and lifestyles beyond specification sheets. For drivers in the Coachella Valley region, five key model families dominate consideration: the Vantage, DB12, Vanquish, DBX, and Valhalla. The Vantage delivers a focused sports car experience prioritizing steering response, balance, and driver involvement through its compact, rear-wheel-drive design, with Roadster and more intense S variants available. The DB12 combines performance with grand touring capability, suited for drivers seeking one versatile Aston Martin handling multiple driving scenarios elegantly, offered in Coupe and Volante body styles with more assertive S variants. The Vanquish represents an elevated grand touring option positioned above the DB12, offering enhanced refinement and commanding presence. Understanding personal driving preferences—whether prioritizing road feel and engagement or comfort and distance-covering capability—forms the foundation for selecting the right Aston Martin model for individual lifestyles and needs.

The Aston Martin Valhalla represents the pinnacle of automotive engineering, commanding prices that reflect its hybrid hypercar status. The base model starts around $800,000, though fully customized versions through Q by Aston Martin's bespoke division typically range from $1,000,000 to $1,200,000. This British masterpiece combines Formula 1 technology with road-legal practicality, featuring a 998-horsepower hybrid V8 engine paired with three electric motors, delivering instant torque vectoring and telepathic responsiveness. The engineering justifies the substantial investment: active aerodynamics produce over 600 kilograms of downforce, while the flat-plane crank V8 coupled with hybrid efficiency creates a vehicle that handles like a Le Mans prototype yet provides interior comfort for weekend drives. Originally conceived as the AM-RB 003 concept, the Valhalla addresses evolving supercar market demands in 2026, where buyers seek cutting-edge performance technology rather than raw power alone. Beyond base costs, prospective owners must budget for bespoke customization options and substantial maintenance fees. For those pursuing one of the rarest machines globally, the Valhalla represents a compelling proposition for discerning collectors seeking track-dominating capability with practical everyday usability.

Honda will introduce an updated power unit for Aston Martin's Formula 1 team at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort following the summer break, confirmed by Honda trackside general manager Shintaro Orihara. This upgrade comes after two additional races at Spa-Francorchamps and Hungary, where the power unit will serve as a testing ground for energy management strategies. Honda's current engine has been designated as the grid's weakest under the new ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) mechanism, entitling it to upgrade opportunities. The timing is critical for Aston Martin, which has struggled significantly this season, with Fernando Alonso securing only one point at Monaco and both drivers qualifying on the back row at Silverstone, over two seconds off the Q2 cut-off. Orihara emphasized the importance of optimizing MGU-K deployment on high-speed straights and managing reliability challenges. Aston Martin is prioritizing its 2027 car development, making significant mid-season improvements unlikely given budget cap constraints and aerodynamic testing restrictions.

Aston Martin has unveiled its highly anticipated AMR26 upgrade package ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, adopting a strategic long-term development approach following a challenging start to the 2026 F1 season. Unlike competitors deploying incremental upgrades across multiple races, the Silverstone team concentrated efforts on a comprehensive B-spec package for Hungary targeting significant competitiveness gains. The upgrade prioritizes major weight reduction through revised chassis and gearbox architecture, alongside a new nose, substantially revised aerodynamic surfaces, and slightly modified rear suspension, while the front suspension remains unchanged. According to chief technical officer Newey, the package aims to approach the weight limit while delivering substantial aerodynamic improvements. This B-spec car marks the first stage of a two-step upgrade strategy, with Honda power unit enhancements expected at the Dutch Grand Prix. Newey acknowledged that historically insufficient investment in engineering simulation tools has hindered development, but Aston Martin is now implementing core physics infrastructure, though proper real-world correlation requires time to validate.

"With Aston Martin's technical partnerships now in place, the Company's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) is now targeted for launch in 2026, benefitting from the very best high-performance technologies available," the company said. Mercedes-Benz earlier this month delayed its electrification goal by five years and assured investors it would keep sprucing up its combustion engine models. While automakers and suppliers are betting on future demand for electric vehicles, investment in capacity and technology development has outpaced actual EV demand, prompting carmakers to readjust production plans.

Aston Martin's Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey has announced that the team will introduce a comprehensive upgrade package for its struggling AMR26 Formula 1 car at the Hungarian Grand Prix, deploying improvements on both vehicles. The Silverstone-based squad has endured a difficult 2026 season, with performance hampered by issues stemming from its new manufacturing partnership with Honda's power unit. Newey characterizes the upcoming upgrade as a "large step" forward, featuring significant weight reduction across the chassis and gearbox while maintaining their fundamental architecture. The improvements include a redesigned nose and substantially revised aerodynamic surfaces, though the front suspension remains unchanged with only minor rear suspension modifications. The upgrade package, which qualifies under the FIA's Additional Development and Upgrades Opportunities scheme available to Honda, aims to bring the car's weight closer to the regulatory limit. Newey emphasizes that while core structural elements persist, the combination of aerodynamic refinement and weight savings represents a substantial enhancement to the team's competitive position.

Aston Martin will arrive at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed with what it describes as the most potent line-up of production cars in the company's history. Headlining the display are three new 'S' models – the DB12 S, Vantage S and DBX S – each offering more power, sharper chassis tuning and a greater focus on driver engagement than the cars they replace. Alongside them, visitors will also be able to see the Valkyrie, Valhalla and Vanquish in action, while Aston Martin's 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the AMR25, will also tackle the famous hillclimb. The timing is significant. Aston Martin has spent the past two years refreshing almost its entire range, and Goodwood provides the perfect stage to showcase the latest chapter of that transformation.

Aston Martin has found a way to keep its V12 engine legal in Europe and the United States by capping annual sales under 1,000 units. The British brand is developing a clean-sheet modular platform that will support both sports cars and SUVs. Aston Martin plans to rely on 48-volt mild hybrid technology instead of heavier plug-in hybrid systems to meet emissions rules. Fully electric Aston Martin models have been pushed back to the 2030s due to weak demand for luxury EVs. CEO Adrian Hallmark says the new platform will bring major cost savings and sharper driving dynamics across the lineup.

Adrian Newey, Aston Martin's Managing Technical Partner and Team Principal, has outlined the team's immediate objective of regaining "respectability" following promising early results from the AMR26's major aerodynamic upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The revised car featured sixteen aerodynamic modifications, with Fernando Alonso qualifying thirteenth while Lance Stroll experienced a suspension failure. Newey emphasized the team is operating with limited data and spare components, describing the Hungary package as the first stage of a planned multi-race upgrade strategy, with additional developments scheduled for Zandvoort, Monza, and Baku. The aerodynamic evolution maintains the existing chassis, layout, and front suspension architecture rather than fundamental redesign. Aston Martin currently ranks second-to-last in the constructors' championship with only one point from the opening ten rounds, hampered by the AMR26's inconsistent performance and Honda's underperforming new power unit. Rather than establishing specific targets, Newey stressed the importance of improving internal processes and collaborative problem-solving to determine the team's competitive trajectory moving forward.