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Not Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel Picks Out This Red Bull Legend as the Fastest Driver He Raced Against: “I Don’t Know How You Did It…”

While reflecting on his F1 career, Sebastian Vettel picks out the fastest drivers he ever raced with featuring most of his teammates.
F1 Grand Prix of Japan – Practice

“We Have Been Together Forever…” Sebastian Vettel Takes His Hat Off to THIS Special Person Who Completely Turned Around His Life

In a recent episode of 'Beyond the grid', Sebastian Vettel got candid about his life. He showed appreciation for this special person!
United States Grand Prix

Retiring Sebastian Vettel at “Peace” as Curtains Fall on an Illustrious F1 Career: “I Know That My Last Race Probably…”

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will bid farewell to Formula 1 after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He said he is at 'peace'.
Japanese Grand Prix

With Red Bull Crowned Champs, Multiple Battles Across the Grid Climax at 2022 Abu Dhabi GP

The Abu Dhabi GP is all set to be the very last race of 2022 as the teams gear up for one last dance against their closest rivals for the season.
Spanish Grand Prix

“Gaslighting” Fernando Alonso Warned of Repeating Bad Behavior With Teammates Especially Amid Upcoming Move Alongside Fickle Lance Stroll: “Going to Be Fireworks!”

Fernando Alonso would have another tough team dynamic with Lance Stroll at Aston Martin, given his dramatic history with former teammates.
Mexico City Grand Prix

“Define Dangerous”: Max Verstappen Shares Same Profound Sentiment With Adrenaline Junkie Rival Lewis Hamilton In Recent Confession

Max Verstappen takes it upon himself to defend Lewis Hamilton, among other drivers, interests as he goes undercover on the internet.
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi

“The Schumacher Family…”: Toto Wolff Drops Big Hint Amid Mick Schumacher’s F1 Future Uncertainties

As per the latest developments, Mick Schumacher is set to be replaced by Nico Hulkenberg. Will Toto Wolff give him a much-needed lifeline?
Japanese Grand Prix

F1 World’s “Favorite Unemployed Best Friends” Leave Fans Emotional With Pre-Race Antics At Brazilian GP

Sebastian Vettel and Mick Schumacher's entry for the Brazilian Grand Prix had F1 fans in tears. Twitter went completely ballistic over it!
F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan – Practice

Daniel Ricciardo Could Decide Mick Schumacher’s Fate as Both Drivers Reach Significant Crossroads

As the season moves towards the final two races, time is running out for Mick Schumacher. His fate however depends on Daniel Ricciardo.
Mexico City Grand Prix

“Seriously Can’t Defend Properly”: Sebastian Vettel Left Muttering One Word As Fans Slam Lance Stroll For Aggressive Tactics At Brazilian GP

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll's desperate move on Sebastian Vettel made fans slam the Canadian driver as Vettel just murmured a single word.
F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

El Plan Conspiracy Theories Go Wild As Fernando Alonso Spotted With Red Bull Big Names At Brazil: “A Hamilton Fan’s Nightmare”

Fernando Alonso might already be looking to his future beyond Aston Martin as a viral photo hints towards the next step of El Plan.
Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Motivated to Prove Red Bull’s Critics Wrong After FIA’s Reprimand: “I’m Confident That…”

Opening up on the cost cap sanctions, Red Bull's golden boy Max Verstappen feels the adversity will motivate the team to give their best.
Japanese Grand Prix

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.