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BOND girl Gemma Arterton gets in pole position to help Aston Martin launch its first Formula 1 car for 61 years.

007 actor Daniel Craig got in on the act in Gaydon, Warwicks, calling it an “incredible thrill” to see the British firm back in F1.

Bond girl Gemma Arterton helped Aston Martin launch its first Formula 1 car for 61 years
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Bond girl Gemma Arterton helped Aston Martin launch its first Formula 1 car for 61 years
007 actor Daniel Craig said it was an 'incredible thrill' to see the British firm back in F1
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007 actor Daniel Craig said it was an 'incredible thrill' to see the British firm back in F1

Four-time champ Sebastian Vettel, 33, has joined the Aston Martin team from Ferrari.

NFL megastar Tom Brady and were also involved in the star-studded unveil.

Craig said in a video: “It’s an incredible thrill for me and I’m sure for all F1 fans to see Aston Martin racing again in their iconic Aston Martin Racing Green.

"Go take it to them. I’ll see you on the grid.”

Sebastian Vettel said: "I go racing to win. It’s an exciting project. A new chapter for me.

Four-time champ Sebastian Vettel has joined the Aston Martin team from Ferrari
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Four-time champ Sebastian Vettel has joined the Aston Martin team from FerrariCredit: ASTON MARTIN
British firm Aston Martin last raced a Formula 1 car at the 1960 British Grand Prix
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British firm Aston Martin last raced a Formula 1 car at the 1960 British Grand PrixCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Daniel Craig said: 'It’s an incredible thrill for me and I’m sure for all F1 fans to see Aston Martin racing again in their iconic Aston Martin Racing Green'
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Daniel Craig said: 'It’s an incredible thrill for me and I’m sure for all F1 fans to see Aston Martin racing again in their iconic Aston Martin Racing Green'Credit: Dominic Fraser
Champ Vettel said: 'The car looks great and I can’t wait to see how it feels when we finally drive it'
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Champ Vettel said: 'The car looks great and I can’t wait to see how it feels when we finally drive it'Credit: Dominic Fraser
Aston Martin have launched their first F1 car in 61 years — the AMR21
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Aston Martin have launched their first F1 car in 61 years — the AMR21Credit: Dominic Fraser

"The car looks great and I can’t wait to see how it feels when we finally drive it.”

Team-mate Lance Stroll said: “We’ll both be feeling like 007 behind the wheel.

"We just need machine guns on the side of the chassis to eliminate the competition.”

Rob Gill gets behind the wheel of James Bond's very own legendary Aston Martin DB5

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