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Daniel Ricciardo Given Grim Advice From Former F1 Teammate: “Get off This…”

After an impressive showing at the Mexican GP, Daniel Ricciardo earned his former teammate's praise, albeit with a bit of bleak advice.
Mexico City Grand Prix

“No Longer About…”: Haas Boss Takes Back Mick Schumacher Promise as Dwindling F1 Future Takes Another Hit

Haas boss Guenther Steiner has backtracked on the commitment he earlier made to Mick Schumacher. Is it game over for the German at Haas?
Japanese Grand Prix

“Feels Like Danny Going to Merc”: Belgian Prodigy Joining Aston Martin Puts the Rumor Mill Into Overdrive as Fans Speculate About Daniel Ricciardo’s Future

New shifts in the roles of Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg within the F1 world, caused fans to speculate. Twitter had a lot to say!
Mexico City Grand Prix

“Anything Else Will Be a Diappointment”: Max Verstappen Challenged by the Man Whose Historic F1 Record He Shattered

As Max Verstappen breaks Sebastian Vettel's long-standing record, the 4-time world champion has another challenge ready for him.
Mexico City Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Looks Forward to “New Chapter” As Alpine Continues to Ruin El Plan

Fernando Alonso makes peace with yet another heartbreak in the current season while looking forward to the new chapter in his career.
Mexico City Grand Prix

“He’s Insane”: Sebastian Vettel Goes Rogue as Chaotic Pre-Race Shenanigans Leaves F1 Fans In a Frenzy

The mischief from Sebastian Vettel prior to the Mexican race left the fans aghast when he drove the car off track during the driver parade.
Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Joins F1 Legends With 22K Gold On Flashy New Race Gear

Max Verstappen dawns a special 22-karat helmet for the remainder of the F1 season. He is now at par with F1 legends like Schumacher and Vettel!
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“When Worlds Collide”: WWE Meets F1 as Williams Duo Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi Receive a Special Gift From the High Flying Wrestling Superstars

Fans go gaga as WWE stars Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio meet Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi before the Mexican GP in Williams garage.

“…Is a Little Better, the Best”: Sebastian Vettel Picks His Favourite F1 Driver; Michael Schumacher Fans Look Away

German F1 driver Sebastian Vettel recently picked his favorite F1 driver and it's certainly not his compatriot Michael Schumacher.
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“…Send Him to Us”: Sebastian Vettel Strikes Comedy Gold As He Reacted to a Disastrous Qualifying Result

Aston Martin star driver Sebastian Vettel joked about the pitiful situation at the Mexico Grand Prix qualification after his early exit!
United States Grand Prix

“So Bad It Hurts”: Daniel Ricciardo & Lando Norris Left Heaving While Executing Maddening McLaren F1 Challenge

In a fun little video, McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo take the Try Not to Laugh Challenge cracking some dad jokes.
United States Grand Prix

“They Want Him And There Have Already Been Talks” – Mick Schumacher Set to Be Sebastian Vettel’s F1 Teammate As Per Reports

Mick Schumacher may not have any place on the grid for the upcoming F1 season. However, rumor has it, that he might partner up with Sebastian Vettel.
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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.