Aston Martin is looking forward to the inevitable comparisons between its Adrian Newey-designed hypercar and Mercedes' new F1-engined Project One.
Car manufacturers often push the link between their road-going products and their race cars, but it is rare that a direct link can be made. However, the design of the Aston Martin Valkyrie was penned by F1 engineer Adrian Newey and Red Bull has worked closely with the British manufacturer on the car's aerodynamics. The link between Project One and the Mercedes' W08 F1 car is arguably even stronger, with both cars being powered by a version of the German manufacturer's turbo hybrid F1 engine.