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F1 Grand Prix of Italy – Qualifying

Aston Martin Send F1 Twitter Into a Frenzy With Sensational Tease of Sebastian Vettel in Racing Gear

Sebastian Vettel is moving on to Aston Martin this season as the team teases its fans on Twitter by posting a picture of the German's boots.
F1 Grand Prix of Italy – Qualifying

Mercedes Engine Won’t ‘Sort Everything Out’: Norris Warns McLaren of Aston Martin Threat in 2021

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel’s Greatest Off-Track Asset Which Aston Martin F1 Can Exploit

Analyzing how Aston Martin F1 stand to benefit from the not just the sheer pace of Sebastian Vettel but also his interpersonal values.
Formula One, F1- Scuderia Ferrari racer Sebastian Vettel (R) and his trainer Antti Kontsas (L)

Sebastian Vettel Expecting Much Better Outing With Aston Martin Than Red Bull F1

Sebastian Vettel opens up that he is in a much better position with Aston Martin Racing than he was at the Red Bull F1 team.
F1 Grand Prix of Germany

Sebastian Vettel Opens Up on Expectations From Aston Martin F1

New Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel is confident of succeeding with his new team and reveals his plan to adapt to the new work culture
F1 Grand Prix of Germany – Qualifying

Sebastian Vettel Believes He’s the ‘Best Judge’ to Assess His Disappointing Ferrari Stint

New Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel takes the blame for failing to win the championship during his time with Ferrari upon himself.
Turkish Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel Ramps up Preparations With Aston Martin F1 Factory Visit: REPORTS

According to a latest report, Sebastian Vettel recently visited Aston Martin's factory near Silverstone, whilst also working on a simulator.
F1 Grand Prix of China – Previews

‘Most Stupid Guy on Earth’ – Sergio Perez Reflects Back at the Time He Contracted COVID Mid-F1 Season

Sergio Perez had a rollercoaster season as he reflects back on his feelings when he contracted Covid and signed with Red Bull.
F1 Grand Prix of Japan – Previews

Charles Leclerc ‘Does Not Need to Prove How Fast He Is,’ Insists Ferrari Boss Binotto

Mattia Binotto states that Charles Leclerc has the potential to be a future leader as he looks back at the Monegasque's 2020 season.
F1 Grand Prix of Belgium – Qualifying

Sebastian Vettel: Didn’t Fight Mattia Binotto Over Ferrari Ousting Phone Call

Sebastian Vettel looks back at the confusing phone call from Binnoto informing him about Ferrari's decision to replace the German.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

Stroll Reveals Big Investment in Aston Martin F1’s ‘Serious Ambition’ Off Track

Lawrence Stroll, part-owner of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 team, opens up that the team is looking to bolster their presence on social media.
F1 Grand Prix of France – Final Practice

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.