France's iconic 24 Heures du Mans race (18 June) marked the launch of InterContinental Hotel Group's sponsorship association with car maker Aston Martin.
The hotel group has become a key sponsor of the quintessentially British car maker, made famous by its most legendary driver, James Bond.
The two Aston Martin cars in the race, numbered 007 and 009, came in at 2nd and 5th in the LMGT1 class.