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Aston Martin’s F1-inspired monster spotted testing as record-breaking claims emerge

Aston Martin's mystery single-seater is back on track, and it still looks like nothing else on the grid or in a dealer.New footage shared on Reddit shows the car lapping Paul Ricard in the south of France. It is the…

By Alex Harrington · Motorsport

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Aston Martin's mysterious single-seater track car was spotted testing at Paul Ricard amid claims of record-breaking speed.
Auto Motor und Sport reported the one-off machine was commissioned by billionaire Ken Griffin.
The vehicle reportedly aims to be faster than a Formula 1 car and may produce roughly 1,200 hp.

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Aston Martin's mysterious, one-off track car has been spotted testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France amid reports that it could outpace Formula 1 machinery. The single-seater vehicle combines elements of a Formula 1 chassis—including an exposed suspension and halo—with prototype bodywork influenced by the Valkyrie.

According to a report by Auto Motor und Sport, the track car was commissioned by Citadel founder Ken Griffin to be the fastest track car in the world. Unconfirmed reports suggest the car may produce around 1,200 hp using a Cosworth 6.5-liter V12 engine.

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