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Spotted in Fernando Alonso’s Box in Abu Dhabi, Italian Model Flaunts F1 Connection With Kelly Piquet

Aston Martin's guest in Abu Dhabi, an Italian model enjoys time with Kelly Piquet, besides being spotted in Fernando Alonso's box.
Fernando Alonso & Max Verstappen, Kelly Piquet

Drawing Hollywood Parallels, Lando Norris Gives Emotional Tribute to “Great” Andrea Stella

As the 2023 Formula 1 season reached its conclusion, Lando Norris found himself reflecting on the journey that solidified McLaren as a force to be reckoned with on the track. Especially after the major mid-season upgrade to the MCL60 in Austria. Paired with the rookie sensation Oscar Piastri, Norris’s performance under the guidance of Team […]
(L) Andrea Stella, (R) Lando Norris

“Sad” End to Felipe Drugovich’s F1 Career Predicted as Lawrence Stroll’s Alleged Politics Turns Ominous

The F1 career of Felipe Drugovich comes under serious threat because of Lawrence Stroll's ominous political tactics within Aston Martin.
Lawrence Stroll and Felipe Drugovich

Who Is Melissa Jiménez – Fernando Alonso’s Love Interest Confirmed by Spanish Media?

Fernando Alonso and Melissa Jiminez are officially confirmed to be in a relationship, and fans are wondering, who is Jiminez?
Melissa Jimenez and Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen & Lawrence Stroll Become Poster-Boys of Environmental Destruction After Shocking Statistic Surfaces

Amidst F1's plan to attain net carbon neutrality by 2030, concerning statistics surface regarding Max Verstappen and Lawrence Stroll.
Max Verstappen & Lawrence Stroll

Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll’s ‘Unemotional’ Qualities Take Spotlight as Aston Martin Stages Comeback

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll get high praise from the Aston Martin camp as they prepare for a big showdown in the season finale.
Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll

Co-owner of $5B Tequila Brand, Sergio Perez Picks Carlos Sainz & Fernando Alonso for Drunk Night Out

Having secured P2 in the drivers standings, Sergio Perez picks Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso for a spirited night out in Vegas.
Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, and Fernando Alonso

Amid Demands to Sack Lance Stroll, Lawrence Stroll & Co. Deliver Subtle Message After Vegas Onslaught

Lance Stroll's remarkable climb in Las Vegas prompted Aston Martin's subtle social media message echoing his on-track resurgence.
Lance Stroll and Lawrence Stroll

Lewis Hamilton Opposes Max Verstappen to Laud Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ for Publicizing His First Love

Lewis Hamilton opposes Max Verstappen's recent admission about Netflix's Drive to Survive by giving the show its much-needed respect.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen…..

“[Sergio] Perez Is Sleeping”: Dreadful Déjà Vu for Red Bull as Charles Leclerc Pulls a Fernando Alonso at Las Vegas GP

Sergio Perez suffers the same fate at the hands of Charles Leclerc in the Las Vegas GP as he did agaisnt Fernando Alonso in Brazil.
Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, and Charles Leclerc

Despite “Sh*t Job”, Charles Leclerc Hunts Down Fernando Alonso’s Record in Elite List at Las Vegas GP

As Charles Leclerc triumphs at Las Vegas GP qualifying to take the pole position, he also surpasses Fernando Alonso;s record
Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso

Resurgent Lance Stroll Ends Lando Norris & Co.’s Misery as Chilly Las Vegas Drowns Papaya Army’s Dreams

As the Q1 in Las Vegas comes to an end, Lance Stroll puts in a mega effort to knock Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri out
Oscar Piastri Lando Norris Lance Stroll

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.