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Starting Grid for the First Ever F1 Sprint Race Qualifying at British GP
Take a look at the starting grid for the first-ever F1 sprint race qualifying session, set to take place on Saturday at Silverstone.
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F1 teams took to social media to unveil the 2022 car in their current livery. However, one team made a surprising absence from this activity.
British Grand Prix FP1 Report: Norris Outshines Hamilton as Verstappen Tops the Session Ahead of Qualifying
With a new format making its debut at the British Grand Prix, F1 drivers took to Silverstone to complete their first practice session.
Vettel is Right, F1 Must Not ‘Cannibalize’ Historic Stats: Rosberg Chimes on Pole Debate
Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has shown his support to Seb Vettel and his claims about sprint qualifying at the British Grand Prix.
Lawrence Stroll Responds to Speculations Surrounding Aston Martin F1 CEO’s Job
In a recent interview, Aston Martin F1 team owner Lawrence Stroll clarified that Aston Martin are not looking to replace Otmar Szafnauer.
British GP F1 Bosses Press Conference Schedule: Horner, Wolff & Brown to Face-off on Friday
Toto Wolff, Christian Horner and Zak Brown to face off at the Friday press conference at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
What Challenges Will TikTok Have for Vettel & Aston Martin F1 as their Official Creator Partner? Where Will the Logo Feature?
Aston Martin F1 team reveals a major announcement of signing TikTok as their new creator partner ahead of the home race weekend in the UK.
WATCH: Sebastian Vettel Stars Alongside Trainer Antti Kontsas in F1 Catch Challenge
Aston Martin F1 post a video where F1 driver, Sebastian Vettel, and his trainer, Antti Kontsas, take part in a hilarious #catchchallenge.
Relationship With Ferrari F1 Boss Binotto Intact Despite ‘Difficult Moment’: Leclerc
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc gives an insight on his relationship with team boss Mattia Binotto. Read to know more about his comments.
British Grand Prix F1 Drivers’ Press Conference Schedule: Hamilton-Norris Pairing & More
Here is the driver paring for the press conference ahead of the British GP Silverstone, featuring Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and more.
Stroll Makes a Bold Claim About his Son Lance’s Level to Aston Martin F1 Teammate Vettel
Aston Martin's chairman Lawrence Stroll believes his son Lance Stroll is on level terms with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Why are Aston Martin’s F1 Cars Green in Color?
The green livery of Aston Martin F1 fails to be as eye-catching on screen than in real life. But why is the British company stuck on green?
About Aston Martin
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Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan -Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel during qualifying REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
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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Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - June 6, 2021 Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel wears a hat on top of his cap as he celebrates on the podium after finishing in second place Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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.
