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“Max Stands Out Again”: Helmut Marko Dismisses Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso’s Challenge While Dissecting Verstappen’s Dominance

Despite being the closest rivals Red Bull's Helmut Marko dismisses Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as credible threats to Max Verstappen.
Canadian Grand Prix

“Lewis Seems to Be in a State of Urgency”: Fernando Alonso Hailed as the Complete Package While Hamilton Dubbed to Be Missing the Final Piece Despite 7 WDCs

Former F1 Champion has come out suggesting that Lewis Hamilton is missing the final piece and hailed Fernando Alonso as the complete package.
Lewis Hamilton & Fernando Alonso

With the Wait for His 33rd Win Increasing, Fernando Alonso Concedes Aston Martin’s Limitations Despite Promising Upgrades

Amid his ongoing 10-year hiatus, Fernando Alonso reveals Aston Martin's limitations for the upcoming Austrian GP despite promising upgrades.
Fernando Alonso (ESP, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team, 14), ESP, Formel 1 Weltmeisterschaft, Grand Prix von Spanie

‘I Should Be Knighted’: Lawrence Stroll Launches Staggering Demand Over $231,000,000 Worth Uplifting Investment

Lawrence Stroll has done a spectacular job to reverse fortunes at Aston Martin, and not just in F1. Now he demands for ultimate recognition.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: Lawrence Stroll, at the 2023 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in

“It Was a Reality Check”: Rattled by Fernando Alonso’s Meteoric Rise, Alpine Issues an Astonishing Confession

The old team boss of Fernando Alonso is forced to make an interesting confession in favor of the meteoric rise of Aston Martin.
Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso & Co. Make Aston Martin’s 1 Word “Motto” Crystal Clear Before Preparing for the Battle Against Mighty Max Verstappen

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Aston Martin Boss Mike Krack claims Fernando Alonso is well-equipped to "Attack" Max Verstappen & Co.
ALONSO Fernando (spa), Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, portrait VERSTAPPEN Max (ned), Red Bull Racing RB19, portrait during

Fernando Alonso’s Shrewd Masterplan to Extend His Contract at Aston Martin Revealed After Change in Fortune Triggers Change in Behavior

After a change in Fortune triggered changes in Fernando Alonso's behavior, his plan to extend his contract at Aston Martin was revealed.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix

“Just the Kid in Lewis Coming Out”: Hamilton’s Humility After Sharing Iconic Podium With Max Verstappen & Fernando Alonso Leaves F1 Expert Confused

F1 expert confused by the comments of Lewis Hamilton toward Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso after sharing the iconic podium in Canada.
Canadian Grand Prix

Despite Being 141 Points Behind Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc Makes 2 Worded Attempt To Reignite Tifosi Hopes

Despite himself being mired in miseries, Charles Leclerc holds the flag of optimism high for Ferrari fans with just two words.
British Grand Prix

Hard Hitting Reality of Charles Leclerc’s Negligible Title Hopes With Ferrari Exposed As His Own Demons Haunt Him

Harsh hitting reality of Charles Leclerc is revealed as his chances of winning the championship are dwindling while his own demons plague him.
Monaco Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Puts a Dampener on Elusive Career Milestone After Throwing Away the Golden Chance at Legendary F1 Track

Disappointment for fans as Fernando Alonso admits the reality of his 2023 season, dampening hopes of his elusive career milestone.
ALONSO Fernando (spa), Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23, portrait during the Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada, 8th round

After Fernando Alonso’s Trusted Aide’s Ominous Warning, Christian Horner’s Confirmation Set to Take Red Bull by Storm

Christian Horner’s confirmation set to take Red Bull by storm days after Fernando Alonso’s trusted aide’s ominous warning.
Christian Horner & Fernando Alonso

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.