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Oxford Dictionary Came to Alpine’s Rescue After Fernando Alonso’s US GP Sentence

Alpine and Fernando Alonso may have received a boost in the constructors' standings as their protest is accepted on technicality by the FIA.

Terrible News for McLaren as FIA Overturns Alpine’s Penalty: “The Team Welcomes the Decision..”

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Spanish Grand Prix

Speculations Grow Around Sebastian Vettel After Audi Confirms Entry into F1

The F1 community charts out the comeback of Sebastian Vettel to Formula One as Audi announces its entry into F1 with Sauber post-2026.
United States Grand Prix

Inevitable Max Verstappen Hailed for Breaking Lewis Hamilton’s “Tiger Woods Effect”

Ever since the beginning of his F1 career, Lewis Hamilton has drawn comparisons with Tiger Woods. Has Max Verstappen broken that aura?
United States Grand Prix

“El Plan Was God’s Plan All Along”: Fernando Alonso Likened to the Almighty Himself as Double World Champion’s Face Floods the Internet

Twitter is in shock as a research project from Stanford University shared a recreation of 'God', that looks an awful lot like Fernando Alonso.
Belgian Grand Prix

“He Always Gets the Most Out”: Max Verstappen 2022 Title Controversies Made Null & Void, Crowned Deserving Champ

This prominent F1 pundit lauds Max Verstappen's consistency for halting Mercedes' 8-year World Constructors' Championship winning run.
Formula One: Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2022

Dream German Comeback Feat. Sebastian Vettel Demanded as Sauber Confirms Partnership With Audi From 2026: “It’s Time”

As Audi and Sauber confirm their partnership for the 2026 F1 season, fans demand a dream comeback from a certain German driver, Sebastian Vettel.
Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton Inspires Son of 12-Time Grammy Winner to Pursue a Career in Racing

After finishing second in the US Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gained a new young fan who plans to pursue a career in motorsports in the future. 
Formula One: Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2022

Lewis Hamilton Brushes Aside Max Verstappen With Shout-Out to Another F1 Rival in Recent Social Media Post

Despite having an epic battle for P1 with Max Verstappen at the US Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton cherishes the fight with this other F1 driver.
Hungarian Grand Prix

Despite P7 Pomp & Glory, Lion Heart Fernando Alonso Makes Dark Confession: “The Fear Is Still in My Stomach”

Lion hearted Fernando Alonso talks about the scary thoughts in his mind during the entire US Grand Prix in the post-race interview.
Spanish Grand Prix

WATCH: Lewis Hamilton Once Again Falls Victim to Fernando Alonso’s Road Rage on American Grounds

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have had an outstanding rivalry over the years. However, even now it reaches its boiling point sometimes.
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi – Previews

COTA Honors Retiring F1 Legend Sebastian Vettel With Ingenious “296” Gesture at US GP

It is no secret how much of a climate change crusader Sebastian Vettel is. COTA, therefore, chose the best way to honor the 4-time champ.
Japanese 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.