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Darren Turner – “As soon as a car wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans, you know it’s gone down in history.”

An emblem of Aston Martin in Grand Touring and Endurance for two decades, the former McLaren simulator driver was not destined for such a career.

Published 27/05/2026 à 11:38

Medhi Casaurang

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Darren Turner – “As soon as a car wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans, you know it’s gone down in history.”

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Hello Darren. You're not an actor, but you could play James Bond, since you're part of the sports programs on...Aston Martin Racing for over twenty years! 

Indeed. In fact, I drive an Aston Martin DBX, a very practical SUV for taking my wife, two children, and dog away for the weekend. It's both very fast and very agile on all types of roads.

Are you an Aston Martin fan?

Let's say it's been twelve years since the brand entrusted me with company cars: Vantage, DB9, DB11… and a Cygnet, the microcar. Used prices have skyrocketed, and their value now exceeds the price of a new one! Aston Martin had offered me…

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Medhi Casaurang

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