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Fred Vasseur Points at Fernando Alonso’s Hypocrisy as ‘Deadly’ Move Endangers Charles Leclerc

Unfold the drama at the Qatar GP as Fernando Alonso's unexpected detour nearly collides with Fred Vasseur and Co.'s ambitions.
Frederic Vasseur, Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc

Vomiting, Fainting, and Seeking Ambulance: Qatar GP Unleashed “Hell” on F1 Drivers

The worst was unleashed on the F1 drivers at the Qatar GP. But what exactly happened? Let's have a deeper look at it.
Lance Stroll Max Verstappen Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris Finds Perfect Partner in Max Verstappen as Smutty Double Entendre Galore Ensues Post Qatar GP

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen's hilarious F1 exchange at the Post-Race Conference of Qatar GP 2023. Has Lando found his perfect partner?
Japanese Grand Prix

After Shoving His Trainer and Possible $50,000 Damage, Lance Stroll Addresses ‘Unending Frustration’

Lance Stroll opens about his continued frustrations as he defends his action of showing his ally and possibly causing $50,000 worth of damage.
Formula 1 2023: Japanese GP SUZUKA, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Lance Stroll, Aston Martin F1 Team during the Japanese GP at S

Max Verstappen Snubs Adrian Newey’s $3,000,000 Creation to Pick $6,000,000 Beast for Le Mans Dream

Max Verstappen is planning to be a part of 24 hours of Le Mans but not with Adrian Newey's collaboration with Aston Martin
F1 Grand Prix of Singapore – Practice

“Makes Others Look Bad”: War of Words Gets Personal as Lando Norris Hits Back at Fernando Alonso

2023 F1 Season Drama: Lando Norris vs. Fernando Alonso in McLaren vs. Aston Martin Battle. Verbal Sparring Heats Up. Stay tuned to find out!
Lando Norris-Fernando Alonso

“Going Bad to Worse With Lance”: Ex-Ferrari Boss Condemns Stroll’s $50,000 Blow-Up

Lance Stroll had yet another outing to forget at the Qatar GP. While that wasn't surprising, his questionable behavior after raised eyebrows.
Belgian Grand Prix

“Doesn’t Deserve to Be in F1”: Lawrence Stroll’s $100,000,000 Investment in Danger as Lance Stroll’s Controversial Behavior Faces Fans’ Wrath

For a long time, Lance Stroll hasn't lived up to his expectations. Following his antics after qualifying at the Qatar GP, fans want him gone.
Lawrence Stroll & Lance Stroll

How Has Aston Martin Dropped off From Fernando Alonso’s Early Highs? 2024 Plans & More

How & why Aston Martin & Fernando Alonso have been shuffled down the F1 pecking order after their stellar early podium highs.
Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin during drivers parade before

Lando Norris Delivers 4-Word Verdict on Red Bull Rumors

Lando Norris ends Red Bull rumors with McLaren commitment. Explore his championship ambitions and McLaren's resurgence in the F1 2023 season.
4 Lando Norris (GBR, McLaren F1 Team), F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on August 31, 2023 in Monza,

Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso Become Biggest Obstacles as Carlos Sainz Dreams Big

Follow Carlos Sainz and his thoughts on the enigmatic Las Vegas Street Circuit. Can he outperform Hamilton and Alonso? Only one way to know!
Alonso-Carlos-Hamilton

“If It Ain’t Broken, You Don’t Need to Fix It”: $3,700,000,000 Worth Lawrence Stroll Sends Cryptic Message Amid Andretti’s F1 Dream

Andretti Global is a step closer to an entry into Formula 1. As it nears its hurdle to convince F1, Lawrence Stroll gets in the way.
Lawrence Stroll & Michael Andretti

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.