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“No Miracles in F1”: Amid the Fernando Alonso Hype Train, Aston Martin Boss Errs on Caution
The hype around the Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso has been unreal, with many expecting the team to win a few races. But it might not be that easy.
Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso – The Two F1 Gladiators Pitted Against the Dynamic Max Verstappen & Co. In 2023: “We’ll See Who Comes on Top”
As the new crop of F1 is ready to take the world by storm, veterans of the game Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have a task ahead of them.
Lewis Hamilton’s Old Nemesis Comes Back to Haunt Him With Renewed Life
Lewis Hamilton may be haunted by an old Formula 1 foe following the results of preseason testing as the Brit is set for a stiff challenge.
“Can You Shut Up & Find a Way”: Lewis Hamilton & Co. Face Immense Backlash From Their Own Fans After Toto Wolff Drops Worrying Truth Bombs
Toto Wolff hails the surprising team after the preseason testing days and predicts that they will contend for the title in the coming season.
“Italian Food Supremacy”: Charles Leclerc Brings His F1 Mates “Together” at the Italian Buffet
Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc was joined by his fellow Formula 1 drivers to reveal an interesting food choice coincidence.
“So Disrespectful”: Aston Martin’s Desperate SOS to Sebastian Vettel Leaves Some Fans Disappointed
Aston Martin's desperate attempts to replace injured Lance Stroll are deemed disrespectful by fans as they send out an SOS to Sebastian Vettel.
“What Am I Missing”: Sergio Perez Left Flabbergasted After Sebastian Vettel Ditched Anti-Social Traits To Take a Major Decision
The sudden retiral announcement by four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel on social media left Sergio Perez in disbelief.
“It Is Absolute Pain”: Sebastian Vettel Fanatics Rue Missed Opportunity as Lawrence Stroll & Co. Pose Threat to Heavyweight in 2023
The progress made by Aston Martin even though commendable and closer to the veterans, fans of Sebastian Vettel are not too happy about it.
Aston Martin Try to Hold the Ship Together Amid Lance Stroll’s “Precautionary” Absence With F2 Champ on Standby
The most recent information from Aston Martin's team boss Mike Krack has almost confirmed a race day seat for F2 champion Felipe Drugovich.
Free From Red Bull’s Shackles, Pierre Gasly Contrasts the Higher Ceiling of Alpine Over His Race-Winning Team
In order to evaluate the approaches taken by the two different teams, former Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly compares Alpine and Alpha Tauri.
F1 Community Slams Netflix’s “Mental” DTS Move Over “Legendary” Sebastian Vettel
The F1 fans from all over the world slammed Netflix over their latest Drive to Survive season for unusual Sebastian Vettel conduct.
Surprisingly Close to Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso Plays Coy on Blistering Aston Martin Pace: “We’re Still Trying”
Despite showing great improvement from last season's performance in Bahrain testing, Fernando Alonso remains wary of getting his hopes high.
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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.
