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Sebastian Vettel Hints at Animosity Between F1 Drivers After Alonso Incident
After the Q3 incident with Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel talks about the relationships between drivers in his post-qualifying interview.
Is Bottas to Blame for Alonso-Vettel F1 Blocking Incident at Austrian GP?
As the FIA investigate the Fernando Alonso-Sebastian Vettel incident during qualifying, they summoned Valtteri Bottas after the session.
Vettel Questions Morality of F1’s ‘Gentlemen’s Agreement’ After Alonso Incident
Sebastian Vettel isn't happy with the Gentlemen's code as no one seems to follow it and explains his incident he had with Fernando Alonso.
Austrian GP Qualifying F1 Report: Verstappen Beats Hamilton to Pole as Alonso Fumes at Vettel
Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris by a whisker to secure pole position during the F1 qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
“Ferrari is Red”: Aston Martin Boss Teases Changes to Makes F1 Livery ‘Pop’ After BWT Criticism
Aston Martin Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer hinted at the F1 team looking at changes to their livery after criticism by BWT CEO.
Austrian GP FP3 Report: Hamilton Trails Verstappen Hours After Sealing Mercedes F1 Extension as Qualifying Beckons
With an eye towards qualifying later today, drivers completed their final F1 practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Did Aston Martin Tease Contract Announcement for Vettel After Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 Extension?
After Mercedes announced a contract extension for Lewis Hamilton, Aston Martin teased the same for fan favorite Sebastian Vettel.
“So Addictive, Always So Nervous” – Sebastian Vettel Compares Social Media to Coffee
Aston Martin F1 driver, Sebastian Vettel, opens up about why he has preferred to stay away from social media over the years.
Vettel Clears the Air Regarding His Involvement in Aston Martin’s Poaching of Red Bull F1 Engineers
The former Red Bull driver, Sebastian Vettel refuses any involvement in Aston Martin luring the services of Red Bull's engineers.
WATCH: Sebastian Vettel Trolled by Aston Martin F1 Crew After Germany’s Defeat to England
Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, receive hilarious welcome by their respective teams after Germany bows out of Euro Championship 2020.
Bernie Ecclestone Admits to Helping Sebastian Vettel Get 2021 F1 Seat After Ferrari’s Mistreatment
Sebastian Vettel's stay in Formula 1 was extended with a little help from his friend, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, giving him Aston Martin seat.
Aston Martin Threatens to Quit F1 Practice Session at Silverstone Amidst Sprint Race Inclusion
Aston Martin F1 director, Andy Stevenson, opens up that they might have to quit one of the practice sessions to avoid issues with the clutch.
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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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.
