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What Will Be the Starting Grid for F1 Sprint Qualifying? Will Bottas’ Engine Penalty Apply at Monza?

Amidst the nearing sprint qualifying at Monza on Saturday, take a look at how the F1 drivers line up on the grid behind the speed king.
Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

VIDEO: Hamilton & Vettel Almost Crash into F1 Mechanic in Highly Unsafe Moment at Monza

As Lewis Hamilton was heading for the pit exit, he was cut off by Sebastian Vettel, but a Aston Martin mechanic was almost taken out
Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

Bottas Beats Hamilton as Max Verstappen Struggles in Traffic at Monza F1 Qualifying

Mercedes F1 driver, Valtteri Bottas ousts teammate, Lewis Hamilton, to claim his second-ever Pirelli Speed King award in F1 at Italian GP.
Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

Italian GP FP1 Report: Hamilton Flexes Mercedes’ Strength Ahead of F1 Qualifying Showdown

Following a week filled with announcements, drivers took part in the first practice session of the Italian GP as qualifying inches closer.
Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

MUST-SEE: Eco-Warrior Sebastian Vettel Visited Revolutionary Facility in Iceland After Dutch GP

Sebastian Vettel continues to fight for the environment as he visited a plant in Iceland to learn more about climate change.
Hungarian Grand Prix

“I Was Like Jesus!”- Verstappen Reveals His Reaction to Vettel-Kubica F1 Battle at Zandvoort

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen mentioned that he was impressed with the battle between Robert Kubica and Sebastian Vettel at Zandvoort.
Dutch Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel Responds to Speculations on His F1 Future With Aston Martin

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel mentioned he is talking to the team regarding his future and will have some news to share soon.
Dutch Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel Spends Time With a Special Guest During His Time at Monza

Sebastian Vettel spends some quality family time with his father as the Vettels walk around the Italian track ahead of the race weekend.
Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix

WATCH: Aston Martin Brings the 007 Fever to Monza Ahead of Latest James Bond Movie Release

Aston Martin F1 reveals its unique 007 themed livery in anticipation for the upcoming James Bond movie, No Time to Die all for the Italian GP.

Italian Grand Prix F1 Drivers’ Press Conference Schedule: Vettel-Leclerc Pairing & More

Italian Grand Prix driver's press conference schedule: former Ferrari teammates, Leclerc and Vettel reunites, Verstappen pairing undecided and more.
Bahrain Grand Prix

“Too Slow” – Vettel Demands Aston Martin Improve in Major F1 Area to Avoid Dutch GP ‘Botch’

Sebastian Vettel had a difficult time on track this weekend on Zanvoort, and lists the way the team can improve to get better results.
Dutch Grand Prix

Verstappen Takes Lead of 2021 F1 Title Back from Hamilton With a Win at Dutch GP

Red Bull F1 driver, Max Verstappen, fends off Mercedes to secure his 7th race victory of the season in front of his home crowd at Dutch GP.
Dutch 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.