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Carlos Sainz’s Manager Drops Cryptic Deadline on Spaniard’s Seat for 2025

Will Carlos Sainz secure his future in Formula 1 soon enough? His manager has recently shared some insights about what might happen next.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

5 days ago

Japanese Grand Prix

Fia President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Breaks Silence on Saudi Arabian GP Favoritism Rumors

Mohammed Ben Sulayem hits back at a whistleblower who claimed that the FIA President tampered with the 2023 GP outcome.

Yash Kotak

5 days ago

New FIA President Press Conference

Toto Wolff Leaves Carlos Sainz Out of Long Term Plans, Nico Rosberg Reveals Details of Proposed Mercedes Contract

Carlos Sainz has reportedly been offered a contract by Mercedes according to former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

6 days ago

Toto Wolff (L) and Carlos Sainz (R)

“F**k It and I’m Still Being Nice”: Daniel Ricciardo Explodes Into a Ballistic Rant After Casting a Doubt on Lance Stroll’s Skill

Daniel Ricciardo breaks silence on the collision with Lance Stroll, explaining what he believes the Canadian driver did to cause the crash.

Viren Mirpuri

1 week ago

Daniel Ricciardo, Lance Stroll

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department Foreshadowed Daniel Ricciardo’s Chinese GP Incident

Taylor Swift predicted Daniel Ricciardo’s disaster with Lance Stroll at the Chinese GP a couple of days before it happened

Pranay Bhagi

1 week ago

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Bad News for Fred Vasseur and Co. as Charles Leclerc Delivers Terrifying Revelation on Rivals McLaren

Charles Leclerc delivers troubling news for Ferrari post the Chinese Grand Prix after getting comfortably beaten by Lando Norris.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

1 week ago

Frederic Vasseur and Charles Leclerc

“We Can’t Say Sorry for Being Too Fast”: Conceited Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso explains what he expects for the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday after qualifying in third position ahead of the Scuderia.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

1 week ago

F1 Grand Prix of Belgium – Previews

Fernando Alonso Hit with Massive 10 Second Penalty After Colliding With Carlos Sainz

Despite retiring from the race, Fernando Alonso has been given a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision with Carlos Sainz. 

Pranay Bhagi

1 week ago

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F1 News: Carlos Sainz Deals Massive Blow to Fernando Alonso as He Might Not Be Able to Run In Qualifying

Carlos Sainz's aggressive battle with Fernando Alonso at the Chinese GP Sprint Race damages his Aston Martin ahead of the main Qualifying.

Yash Kotak

1 week ago

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz

Fernando Alonso Not 100% Without Lance Stroll, According to Spaniard

Fernando Alonso reveals how Lance Stroll is crucal for Aston Martin as his feedback is more detailed than the 2X champ.

Pranay Bhagi

1 week ago

Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso

F1 Rumor: Fernando Alonso Was Given Carlos Sainz’s 2 Year Deal by Toto Wolff

Fernando Alonso almost took the standing seat offer that Carlos Sainz currently has from Toto Wolff after Ferrari sacked him. 

Pranay Bhagi

1 week ago

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz

Honda CEO Plans to End Max Verstappen Dominance With Lawrence Stroll’s $220 Million Investment

Despite honoring a "good" relationship with Max Verstappen, Honda aspires to end Red Bull's dominance once they join Aston Martin in 2026.

Yash Kotak

1 week ago

Japanese Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso and Co. Get Massive Head Start on 2026 Engine Because of One Sponsor

Aston Martin’s Title sponsor has given them a massive head start for the 2026 regulations. What does it mean for Fernando Alonso?

Pranay Bhagi

1 week ago

Miami Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso’s New Contract Ruins 23-Year-Old Aston Martin Prodigy’s F1 Career

Fernando Alonso's fresh contract renewal with Aston Martin has nearly ended the 23-year-old racing prodigy's F1 career before it began.

Yash Kotak

1 week ago

Australian Grand Prix

Bad News for Carlos Sainz as Chinese GP Set to Have an Unwanted Guest

With the pressure of securing a race seat for 2025 and fast, Carlos Sainz may face trouble at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

1 week ago

United States Grand Prix

F1 News: Aston Martin Gets $25 Million Investment Amid Max Verstappen & Adrian Newey Joining Rumors

Aston Martin gets funding from parent company after signing Fernando Alonso amidst rumors of Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey joining the team

Viren Mirpuri

1 week ago

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Fernando Alonso and Co. Get Massive Boost From Red Bull’s Weapon in 2026, “Honda Element” Crucial in Retaining Team

Fernando Alonso renews his contract with Aston Martin as he sees promise in the new car, considering the Honda-Red Bull part coming in.

Viren Mirpuri

2 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

“Lesser Driver” Sebastian Vettel’s Success Over Fernando Alonso Explained by F1 Pundit

F1 Pundit comes forth to compare Fernando Alonso to Sebastian Vettel and says that the latter driver is the lesser one.

Viren Mirpuri

2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, and Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin Need to Let Go of “Midfield Mindset”, $250 Million Facility the Beginning of Being a Top Team According to F1 Pundit

Aston Martin needs to let go of the midfield mindset to start using the full potential of the upcoming $250 Million facility.

Pranay Bhagi

2 weeks ago

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“Fernando [Alonso] Will Retire at Aston Martin”: Team Ambassador Makes Sweeping Declaration on Spaniard’s Future

Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa spills the beans on Fernando Alonso's retirement plans after fresh contract renewal.

Yash Kotak

2 weeks ago

Japanese Grand Prix

F1 Rumor: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso Attempted to Join Red Bull, Betraying Toto Wolff

Before the Ferrari and Aston Martin switch, World Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were reportedly interested in Red Bull.

Viren Mirpuri

2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Toto Wolff

Fernando Alonso’s “Boring” Aston Martin Choice Only a “Safe” Bet to Get Another Win, According to F1 Pundit

F1 pundit has come out to suggest that Fernando Alonso played it safe by signing the Aston Martin deal. But how?

Pranay Bhagi

2 weeks ago

Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Toto Wolff and Co. A “Sideways Step at Best”: F1 Pundit Leaves a Disappointing Verdict Ahead of Carlos Sainz’s Imminent Signing

Amid reports of Carlos Sainz negotiating a 2-year deal with Toto Wolf, an F1 expert delivers bad news about his future with Mercedes.

Yash Kotak

2 weeks ago

Toto Wolff, Carlos Sainz

“I Value My Life and My Limbs”: Oscar Piastri in Fear of Off-Track Plans With F1 Pundit

In a recent podcast, Oscar Piastri talks about his driving but more importantly avoiding cricket to keep his limbs fine for racing.

Viren Mirpuri

2 weeks ago

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Aston Martin Ambassador Reveals Fernando Alonso Nearly Quits F1

Pedro de la Rosa explains how the new Aston Martin-Fernando Alonso deal happened despite the Spaniard wanting to quit Formula 1.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

2 weeks ago

Miami Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso’s $250 Million Reason to Stay With Aston Martin is the Same as the Team’s Ambassador

Fernando Alonso's reason to stay was the same $250 million reason why Aston Martin’s ambassador joined the team. 

Pranay Bhagi

2 weeks ago

Miami Grand Prix

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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 P?rez 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.