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FIA Breaks Silence on Speculated Leak of Sensitive Intel in Max Verstappen-Red Bull Scandal

FIA postpone the verdict over any potential breach by Red Bull. Moreover, FIA deny any potential leak of sensitive information from their end.
Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Makes Bold Fernando Alonso Claim: “He Would’ve Done the Same”

Defending Champion Max Verstappen said there is a luck factor involved in Formula One but feels Fernando Alonso could have achieved more.
Qatar Grand Prix

“Are We Getting a Netflix Documentary!?” – Unseen Footage of Toddler Sebastian Vettel Sends F1 Fans Wild

Sebastian Vettel takes to Instagram to tease his fans yet again. This time it is footage from karting days. Is this a hint toward his documentary?
Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix

“I Am an Exception”: Sebastian Vettel Reveals What Sets Him Apart From the Rest of the Grid in the Rich Man’s Sport

Sebastian Vettel talks about how he is different from other drivers on the grid and how his dad has raised him to become what he is today.
United States Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Scolds Alpine, Making Cocky Mercedes Claim

Fernando Alonso took Alpine to task after another DNF. Makes bold claims about where he could have been if it was not for the lost points.
Canadian Grand Prix

“Not That Important”: Retiring Sebastian Vettel Sends Emotional Parting Words to a Little Boy in Singapore

Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel downplays his achievements as he tells a fan that 'it is not important', prior to the Singapore race.
Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Fails to Snatch “Unmatched” Sebastian Vettel Title, Fans Hail the “Only Lion of Singapore”

Fans are reminded of Sebastian Vettel's 9-year-old record as Max Verstappen fails again to register a win at the rain-affected Singapore Grand Prix
F1 Grand Prix of Brazil

The Lion of Singapore Sebastian Vettel Gets Emotional Over Final Laps Around Marina Bay

Sebastian Vettel is bidding adieu to F1, and Twitter cannot handle it - as an emotional Sebastian takes to the stage for the upcoming race.
Sebastian Vettel

“I Know a Place That Sells It…”: Sebastian Vettel Reveals His Literal Secret Recipe to Becoming the Lion of Singapore

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel talks about the secret weapon up his sleeve that led to his "Lion of Singapore" title.
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Mercedes Boss Has Only One Hope Red Bull Cost Cap Allegations Are False: “Every Million is a Disadvantage”

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff did not hold back as he fired serious shots on Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner regarding Budget Cap breach.
Bahrain Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel Unwillingly Accepts “Bad Guy” Tag as He Pays the Price of F1 Sprint Race Protest

Sebastian Vettel questions FIA's move to increase the number of sprint races to 6 from next year and terms it a money-making move.
Dutch Grand Prix

“Sebastian Vettel You’ll Be The Death of Me”.. Fans Lose it to Vettel’s Tease About a Potential Documentary

Sebastian Vettel sure is a tease as he continues to pop up with mind bending news each time he makes an appearance on his Instagram.
Formula One F1 – Hungarian 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.