More Aston Martin News

Lando Norris Left Red-Faced as Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso Expose McLaren’s Achilles’ Heel

Dutch GP reveals McLaren's strategy flaws; Lando Norris voices displeasure. A pivotal tire decision jeopardizes their race, highlighting Achilles' heel.
Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso

Lewis Hamilton’s Claims to Challenge Max Verstappen Destroyed by Ex-Ferrari Boss With Harsh Alonso Reality

Lewis Hamilton & Co. given a reality check on Fernando Alonso's potential threat amid bid to challenge Max Verstappen's dominance.
Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso

What Are Lewis Hamilton’s F1 Options if He Loses $54,000,000 Tussle With Mercedes?

With Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' contract talks falling apart, is the 7x champion on the verge of making a sensational exit from Brackley?

Despite Perfect Opportunity, Life-Threatening Reason Kept Fernando Alonso From Beating Max Verstappen

Despite having the chance to get his 33rd career win, Fernando Alonso revealed why he didn't overtake Max Verstappen during the Dutch GP.
Australian Grand Prix

Putting Rumors to Rest, $50,000,000 Worth F1 Star Condemns Tennis Shift as He Makes Priorities Clear in an Honest Confession

Intriguing possibility of a F1 star's switch to tennis, and the potential challenges emerging players pose to tennis titans at the US Open
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz

Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend Sarcastically “Thanks” Fernando Alonso for Ruining Picture Perfect Dutch GP at the End

Fernando Alonso gets sarcastically thanked by Max Verstappen's GF Kelly Piquet for ruining the picture-perfect Dutch GP.
Max Verstappen Kelly Piquet and Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso Learns From Lando Norris’ $40,000 Blunder to Take Cautious Approach With Max Verstappen’s Historic Possession

After Lando Norris' costly mistake with Max Verstappen's prized possession, Fernando Alonso erred on the side of caution at the Dutch GP.
Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen

$50,000,000 Worth Star Rubbishes “Fake” Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz Narrative Initiated by Drunk Journalists Amid Switch Rumors

After the F1 world was taken by storm following an F1 star's possible switch to tennis, they shut down all the rumors at the Dutch GP.

Fernando Alonso’s Injury Scare Takes a U-Turn After Recent Post Paints the True Picture

After news about a potential injury surrounding Fernando Alonso broke, the record has been set straight about what really happened.
Monaco Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Plots Evil Masterplan to Register Elusive 33rd Win of Illustrious F1 Career

Fernando Alonso strategically pursues 33rd F1 win, unveiling a calculated masterplan for triumph at the Dutch GP.
Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin in the paddock before free

Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz Dent $50,000,000 Worth Star’s Aspirations as Potential F1 Switch Raises More Questions

As Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are doing everything to get the upper hand on the other, an F1 star isn't ready to face their fire yet.
Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz

Will Lance Stroll’s Ex Doctor Operate Daniel Ricciardo’s Broken Hand? Know Everything About Him

Here's everything that you need to know about Lance Stroll's ex-doctor who is rumored to be the man operating on Daniel Ricciardo.
Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo

About Aston Martin

article-image

Reuters

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.

article-image

Reuters

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.