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F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands – Previews

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Belgian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel Takes Veiled Dig at Haas Boss Guenther Steiner While Protecting F1 Godson Mick Schumacher

Sebastian Vettel criticizes the Haas F1 team leadership over the decision to drop his protege Mick Schumacher for the 2023 season.
F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan – Practice

George Russell & Sebastian Vettel Size Difference Leaves Fans Crying & Laughing Over Heartfelt Moment

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Russell and Vettel

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F1 Grand Prix of Japan – Previews

In Denial, Lewis Hamilton Joins the Masses With Mega Masterplan to Tempt Sebastian Vettel Back to F1

Fans charge Lewis Hamilton guilty of living in denial after his comments on retiring legend Sebastian Vettel in the press conference.
Hungarian Grand Prix

F1 World Chants “Hulkenback” as Fan Favorite Nico Hulkenberg Makes Glorious Return

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F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

“It’s a Real Shame”: Mick Schumacher Breaks Hearts With Salty Goodbye to F1 Grid as Haas Finally Shuts the Door on Schumacher Name

Fans post heartfelt messages as the news of Mick Schumacher's exit from Haas comes in. Mick didn't take to the development too kindly either.
Mexico City Grand Prix

Not Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel Picks Out This Red Bull Legend as the Fastest Driver He Raced Against: “I Don’t Know How You Did It…”

While reflecting on his F1 career, Sebastian Vettel picks out the fastest drivers he ever raced with featuring most of his teammates.
F1 Grand Prix of Japan – Practice

“We Have Been Together Forever…” Sebastian Vettel Takes His Hat Off to THIS Special Person Who Completely Turned Around His Life

In a recent episode of 'Beyond the grid', Sebastian Vettel got candid about his life. He showed appreciation for this special person!
United States Grand Prix

Retiring Sebastian Vettel at “Peace” as Curtains Fall on an Illustrious F1 Career: “I Know That My Last Race Probably…”

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will bid farewell to Formula 1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He said he is at 'peace'.
Japanese Grand Prix

With Red Bull Crowned Champs, Multiple Battles Across the Grid Climax at 2022 Abu Dhabi GP

The Abu Dhabi GP is all set to be the very last race of 2022 as the teams gear up for one last dance against their closest rivals for the season.
Spanish Grand Prix

About Aston Martin

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Astin Martin: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates

Aston Martin is a British carmaker and has been part of Formula One in different structures. The organization initially took part in Formula One during the 1959 season. The team fielded the DBR4 utilizing their own motor. Although the team failed to score points. The team's performance was quite bad through the 1960 season also as they again failed to score points. Therefore, Aston Martin chose to leave Formula One after 1960.

A business rebranding of the Racing Point F1 Team prompted the group to be rebranded as Aston Martin for 2021. The team uses the Mercedes power units. The Team Principal of Aston Martin F1 is Otmar Szafnauer. Lance Stroll and Sebastian Vettel are their two drivers.

History

Aston Martin F1 team developed their first F1 car DBR4 in 1957 and participated in the 1959 Formula One World Championship. The team had Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori as their drivers for the 1959 season. Aston Martin F1 team had a dated car that wasn't ready to compete with the pack.

In 1960, the team's drivers were Roy Salvadori and Maurice Trintignant. The team posted poor results yet again. As a result, the Aston Martin F1 team decided to opt out of Formula One.

Aston Martin came back to F1 in 2016 as the sponsor of the Red Bull F1 racing team. They were the title sponsor of the team from 2018-2020.

Rebranding

In January 2020, Racing Point proprietor Lawrence Stroll purchased a 16.7 percent stake in the Aston Martin organization. This brought about the business rebranding of the Racing Point F1 Team into Aston Martin F1 Team for the 2021 season.

The group runs on Mercedes power units. Sergio Pérez was replaced by four-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel. The team's title sponsor is Cognizant. The group's headquarter is in Silverstone. Aston Martin becomes the 6th distinctive constructor to work from the Silverstone base since 1991.

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In 2021, Sebastian Vettel became the first driver to earn a podium for the Aston Martin F1 team during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sponsors

The title sponsor of the Aston Martin F1 team is Cognizant. The other partners of the F1 team are JCB, BWT, Oakley, and Hackett among others.