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Ex-Ferrari Boss Rubbishes Toto Wolff’s Excuses to Lewis Hamilton by Highlighting Fernando Alonso & Co.’s Revival

Fernando Alonso excels in defensive driving at the Brazilian GP, overshadowing Mercedes' struggles as Wolff calls out their performance.
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“He Won’t Race Me”: Fernando Alonso Perfectly Used Lewis Hamilton to Set Target on Sergio Perez for Brazil Thriller

In preparation for his fight with Sergio Perez at the Brazilian GP, Fernando Alonso used Lewis Hamilton, knowing he wouldn't be a threat.
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“Don’t You Forget”: Fernando Alonso Becomes Lando Norris’ Cheerleader to Remind Him of 9 Y0 Special Achievement

The 2023 Brazilian GP saw two world champions and Lando Norris grace the podium, but Fernando Alonso was quick to welcome Norris to the club!
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Real Madrid Champ Joins Millions in Celebrations as Fernando Alonso Clinches Podium in Late Thriller Against Sergio Perez

After Fernando Alonso achieved a stellar podium finish in Interlagos, he also received appreciation from a Real Madrid star he supports!
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“He [Lando Norris] was Still Getting Breastfed” – Max Verstappen’s Savage Comment Nearly Makes Fernando Alonso Uncomfortable Moments After Brazilian GP

As much as Fernando Alonso loved to be on the podium at the Brazilian GP, he could've done without Max Verstappen's post-race comments.
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“Only One Who Can Equal Him Is Pele”: F1 Prodigy Gives Insights Into Ayrton Senna’s Stature in Brazil 29 Years After Tragic Death

The passion that Brazilian fans possess for F1 is undying! But rising hero Felipe Drugovich reveals Ayrton Senna still drives the nation wild!
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Fernando Alonso & Max Verstappen Diss Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ as F1’s “Show” Turns Undesirable

Fans are eagerly waiting for Drive to Survive S6, But Max Verstappen was joined by Fernando Alonso in his disapproval of the DTS series!
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Distracted by Epic Sergio Perez v. Fernando Alonso Battle, Max Verstappen Almost Made Race Ending Error

Max Verstappen almost missed out on his record-breaking 17th win as Sergio Perez Vs Fernando Alonso took his attention in the Brazilian GP.
Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso

Red Bull Urged to Sack Sergio Perez as “Embarrassing” Defeat to Fernando Alonso Becomes Last Straw

The Brazilian GP may not have looked too bad for Sergio Perez, but Fernando Alonso's heroics have put Perez's future in question.
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Max Verstappen’s GF Kelly Piquet Risks Repeat of 10 Week Old Disaster as Fernando Alonso Gets Unruly

10 weeks after being caught in the crossfire of Fernando Alonso's unruliness, Kelly Piquet risks it all again at the Brazilian GP for Max Verstappen.
Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso

In a Show of Mutual Respect, Fernando Alonso & Sergio Perez Share Heartwarming Moment After Final Lap Thriller

After a hard-fought podium battle at the Brazilian GP, Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez showed their appreciation with a sweet gesture.
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“They Are Dying”: Fernando Alonso’s Engineer Takes Cheeky Dig at Lewis Hamilton & George Russell’s Misfortunes After Podium at Brazilian GP

Following a scintillating drive to secure a podium at the Brazilian GP, Fernando Alonso got an eerie update on rivals, Mercedes.
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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.