Aston Martin has unveiled its new Vantage S Red Bull Racing Edition ahead of this weekend’s opening round of the 2017 F1 season.

The car made its global debut at Melbourne’s new Aston Martin dealership in Richmond at an event attended by Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner and drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen.

Daniel Ricciardo with Aston Martin Vantage S

Available with either a 321kW/490Nm 4.7-litre V8 or 421kW/620Nm 5.9-litre V12, the Vantage RBR is offered as standard with a Mariana Blue finish, offset by red grille highlights, yellow brake calipers and a carbon fibre splitter, diffuser, grille and side strakes. Tungsten Silver and satin Mariana Blue paintwork is also available.

V8 Vantage S RBR and Vanquish S3

The V8 Vantage S RBR starts as $259,995 driveaway while the V12 is offered from $422,770 plus on-road costs. Aston Martin’s new Vanquish S flagship also made its first Australian appearance, with the 447kW super GT priced from $489,950 plus on-road costs.