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WATCH: Sebastian Vettel Hilariously Forgets About Red Bull During F1 Challenge
Sebastian Vettel portrays a dejected figure as he forgets to mention Red Bull Racing F1 team during an episode of F1's Grill the Grid.
WATCH: Szafnauer Praises Vettel for Beating Hamilton “Just Like the Old Days”
After an impressive P5 finish in Monaco, Otmar Szafnauer brought back the rivalry between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton after the race.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll Relieved Off Track Exploits Didn’t End Monaco GP
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll had an adventurous time during the Monaco Grand Prix, especially when he bounced over the kerbs a few times.
Vettel Pleased With Aston Martin’s Updates After Monaco Performance
Sebastian Vettel reveals there was a small update in the car that helped him secure a fifth-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Vettel Confesses Getting “Grumpy” If He Doesn’t Perform
Sebastian Vettel reveals that whenever he doesn't perform he is grumpy but is extremely happy with his result at Monaco this weekend.
Brawn Had Serious Doubts About Vettel After Initial Aston Martin F1 Woes
Ross Brawn admits to having his doubts on Sebastian Vettel after a dismal start to the German's career with Aston Martin this season.
Nico Rosberg Praises Sebastian Vettel for ‘Ten Out of Ten’ Performance in Monaco
Sebastian Vettel put in a vintage performance for Aston Martin in Monaco, finishing in P5 and thus garnering praise from former rivals.
Sebastian Vettel: Aston Martin “Needed” Monaco Result After Disappointing 2021 Start
At the Monaco Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel finished in a fine 5th place for the Aston Martin team, delivering a season-best finish for them
Monaco GP: Pierre Gasly Jokes Sebastian Vettel Battle Would’ve ‘Ended Up in the Harbor’
AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly explains how close it got between him and Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel at the Monaco Grand Prix.
WATCH: Vettel Overjoyed On Team Radio After First Points for Aston Martin F1
Voted Driver of the Day, Sebastian Vettel expresses delight and relief after scoring his first points in 2021 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
‘Adrenaline’ Saved Unwell Vettel’s Monaco GP Qualifying
Sebastian Vettel is having a bittersweet time at the Monaco Grand Prix, as he made it in Q3 but has some health concerns ahead of the race.
Aston Martin F1 Claim No Pressure From Stroll Sr Despite Poor Results
Team Principal of Aston Martin, Otmar Szafnauer has stated there is no added apressure from Lawrence Stroll or the team's shareholders.
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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.
