James Bond isn't the only one who wants to drive an Aston Martin
Aston Martin's F1 team is currently 4th in the Constructor standings. For decades, the fictional spy James Bond helped boost sales of Aston Martin's beautifully designed Sports cars and grand tourers. Now, the 110-year-old British marque has found a new star to attract customers: Fernando Alonso. The two-time world Formula One champion has racked up six podium finishes so far in 2023, putting Aston Martin in fourth place in the Constructor standings. Last year, the 42-year-old drive r signed a multi-year contract with Aston Martin, replacing Sebastian Vettel. Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll has invested millions of his own money to shore up Aston Martin, which has languished compared to rivals Porsche and Ferrari. He brought Aston Martin back to Formula 1 after a 61-year absence, introduced a new lineup of vehicles and is in the process of opening glitzy flagship stores around the globe. Q New York is Aston Martin's first flagship location in Manhattan. Aston Martin St...