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2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix FP1 Report: Verstappen Tops the Timing Sheets as Mercedes Struggle
Find out about the all the action that unfolded during this Friday's first free practice session ahead of the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Was Sebastian Vettel Ousted From Ferrari Because of Charles Leclerc? Mattia Binotto Responds
Team boss of Ferrari, Mattia Binotto denies that Sebastian Vettel parted ways with the team due to his issues with Charles Leclerc.
Sebastian Vettel Credits F1 Trainer Antti Kontsas for ‘Progress in Fitness’
Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel has credited his trainer, Antti Kontsas, for improving his fitness throughout his time in F1.
Hill Worried Sebastian Vettel Walked Into a “Stroll Trap” at Aston Martin F1
The former world champion Damon Hill was worried about Sebastian Vettel being walked into a "Stroll Trap" after joining Aston Martin.
Azerbaijan GP: Vettel Explains Key to a “Good Result” for Aston Martin
After his P5 finish in Monaco, Sebastian Vettel looks forward to Baku. He mentions what is key for the team to get a good result on June 6.
Stroll’s ‘Political’ Influence Could Hinder F1 Rivalry With Sebastian Vettel: Villeneuve
Recently, former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve spoke about the budding rivalry between Lance Stroll and his teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Vettel “Close” to Being One With Aston Martin F1 Car After Difficult Start: Szafnauer
Otmar Szafnauer believes that Sebastian Vettel isn't one hundred percent yet but is close to being there after his performance at Monaco.
Carlos Sainz “a Bit Underrated” – Sebastian Vettel
Carlos Sainz's stock continues to rise after a podium in Monaco. Ahead of Baku, Sebastian Vettel speaks about the Spaniard being underrated.
“Unless You’re Scared of Dying” – Villeneuve Explains Why Sebastian Vettel Was Right to Continue His F1 Career
Sebastian Vettel has struggled in the latter stages of his career, leading people to question him, but Vettel has found someone backing him.
Lawrence Stroll Refutes Suggestion Poor F1 Performances Affected Aston Martin’s Brand Value
Lawrence Stroll doesn't think that performance on the track will affect the brand value of Aston Martin, as they are having a poor season.
Aston Martin “Trying to Claw Our Way Back” After Being “Dealt a Bad Hand” This F1 Season: Stroll
Aston Martin Owner Lawrence Stroll believes they are on the right path to recover most of their F1 performance after impressive Monaco GP.
Azerbaijan GP: Sebastian Vettel Hoping to Be ‘Similarly Strong’ as Monaco in Baku
Sebastian Vettel hopes that Aston Martin can achieve a similar result in the upcoming race at Baku as they did in Monaco this past weekend.
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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.
