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Sebastian Vettel “Has to Prove That He Was Sold Short at Ferrari” – Schumacher

Former F1 driver, Ralf Schumacher, is expecting Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel to prove the Ferrari decision to sack him wrong.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany – Qualifying

“I’ll Be Burned”: Nico Hulkenberg Had Major Fears on Racing Point Super Sub Stint

German driver Nico Hulkenburg feared his exile from F1 would be made permanent if stint with Racing Point had not gone well.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany – Practice

“Most Mercedes People” Closely Following Russell’s Progress at Williams in 2021

Mercedes will still monitor George Russell's progress at Williams. This looms as their three drivers will be out of contract in 2022.
F1 Grand Prix of Sakhir

‘That’s a Fact’ – Nico Hulkenberg Addresses Aston Martin F1 Rumors

Aston Martin's supposed test driver Nico Hulkenberg is hopeful of some more super sub opportunities as he aims to rejoin the grid in 2022.
F1 Grand Prix of Japan – Previews

WATCH: Mercedes’ 2021 Challenger W12 Roars to Life in Fire up

Mercedes have put up their first engine fire-up of the season on Twitter and their YouTube channel. This comes despite problems in engine.
F1 Winter Testing in Barcelona – Day Three

‘Maldonado Came With a Decent Dowry’: Nico Hulkenberg Recalls ‘Bitter and Frustrating’ Williams F1 Axing

Formula 1 racer, Nico Hulkenberg, reveals that he was sacked by the Williams F1 team in 2010 citing the financial crisis.
2019 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX (19 September 2019) – Zone 1 – Paddock Club – Drivers’ Autograph Session

Is Williams F1 Set for a Major Livery Change Amid Links With Former Aston Martin Sponsor?

Williams might be getting a new sponsor ahead of the 2021 Formula One season in the shape of the BWT, who might incorporate pink.
F1 Grand Prix of Sakhir – Qualifying

‘He’ll Be on His A Game’- McLaren CEO Expects Sebastian Vettel to Avenge His Disappointing 2020 Season With Ferrari

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Aston Martin's recruit Sebastian Vettel will be back to his sparkling best in the 2021 campaign.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany – Qualifying

Aston Martin Denies Rumor Behind Sebastian Vettel Selling His Prized Ferrari Car Collection

With Sebastian Vettel parting with some of his most prized cars, rumors suspect Aston Martin have a hand in it. However, they refute it.
F1 Grand Prix of Mexico

Sebastian Vettel Reportedly Very Pleased With Aston Martin F1 Car Amid Team Boss’s Big Admission

Sebastian Vettel is fully motivated and helping the team with every detail he can think of before the start of the new Formula One season.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany – Qualifying

‘He’s Already Driving Us’ – Aston Martin F1 Team Boss Reveals Sebastian Vettel Isn’t Lacking Self Confidence

Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer reveals that Sebastian Vettel is full of self-confidence despite nightmare season last year.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany

Szafnauer Reveals Why Aston Martin Can’t Give Vettel a Common Red Bull/ Ferrari Benefit

Aston Martin team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, opens up on why the team can't provide Sebastian Vettel with their old F1 cars for testing.

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.