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Sebastian Vettel Didn’t Use a Manager While Negotiating Aston Martin F1 Deal: Szafnauer
Aston Martin boss, Omar Szafnauer, talks how about the process of signing Sebastian Vettel for the upcoming season of F1.
Sebastian Vettel Has Given His Verdict on Aston Martin’s ’21 F1 Car, Reveals Team Boss
Aston Martin team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, reveals that Sebastian Vettel recently used the simulator and provided feedback on the 2021 car.
‘Had to Redevelop the Whole Thing’ – Aston Martin Boss Confirms Vettel Won’t Be Getting a Mercedes Clone
Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer thinks there are slight improvements on the 2020 car, with there being significant changes in aerodynamics.
Lance Stroll ‘Could Very Well’ Beat Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin: Szafnauer
Aston Martin F1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer believes Lance Stroll definitely has the talent to outscore teammate Sebastian Vettel in 2021.
Aston Martin Boss Gives a Positive Update on Nico Hulkenberg’s F1 Future
Aston Martin Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer gave welcoming news on the situation of Nico Hulkenberg in F1 for the 2021 season.
Sebastian Vettel ‘Wants to Have Fun Again in F1’ Reveals Aston Martin Team Principal
Otmar Szafnauer talks about Sebastian Vettel and what he looks forward to most heading into the upcoming 2021 Formula One season.
Aston Martin Vows to Finally Give Sebastian Vettel What Ferrari Couldn’t
Aston Martin's team boss reveals that the team is trying to build the confidence of Sebastian Vettel by giving him a car with a stable rear.
Sebastian Vettel Can Learn From Lance Stroll at Aston Martin: Szafnauer
Aston Martin boss, Otmar Szafnauer, thinks that Sebastian Vettel will be a success at the team, but believes he could learn from Lance Stroll.
‘Great Chance’ of Sebastian Vettel Finishing in the Top 3: Aston Martin Team F1 Boss
Aston Martin F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer talks about the chances of Sebastian Vettel finishing in the Top 3 in the 2021 F1 season.
Sebastian Vettel’s Hairstyle Not an ‘Aggressive’ Statement Claims Aston Martin Team Boss
Aston Martin's team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, believes that Sebastian Vettel is not coming into the team with an aggressive attitude.
Here’s How Much Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and Other F1 Teams Paid to Take Part in 2021 Season
Here's how mich your favorite F1 teams have had to pay as registration fees in order to take part in the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Ex-Ferrari Engineer Believes ‘There’s a Bigger Plan’ Behind Aston Martin’s F1 Ambitions
Ferrari's engineer believes that Aston Martin are a project to watch out for, considering their substantial behind the scene changes.
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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.
