The Formula 1 season kicks off with the first Grand Prix of the year that will take place in Bahrain this weekend, when the new 2023 Safety Car will be introduced to fans.

Aston Martin and Mercedes have already unveiled the cars which will take to the circuits to limit the speed of competing cars in the event of an accident.

They have both put together a safety car for the new season, giving the F1 organisers multiple options.

The 2023 F1 safety car model

Aston Martin has revealed that a green Vantage Safety Car will be this year's model. Meanwhile, Mercedes has chosen the AMG GT Black Series.

What is the F1 safety car's top speed?

The Mercedes car has a four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that boasts 730 horsepower. This safety car can reach 100 kilometres per hour in 3.2 seconds and its top speed is 325 kilometres per hour.

Meanwhile, the Aston Martin has a four-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with 510 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds, also recording a top speed of 325 km/h.

What is the price of the F1 safety car?

Aston Martin's Vantage is valued at 170,885 euros. In the case of the AMG GT Black Series, its price would be much higher, reaching 400,000 euros.