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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 days 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 days 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 days 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 days ago

81 Oscar Piastri (AUS, McLaren F1 Team), F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 14, 2023 i

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 days 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 days ago

Miami Grand Prix

F1 Rumor: Adrian Newey to Stay at Red Bull for a Long Term

Despite lucrative offers from Ferrari and Aston Martin, Adrian Newey will reportedly continue in F1 with Red Bull for the long term.

Yash Kotak

3 days ago

Adrian Newey, Grand Prix Of Canada

“I Probably Won’t Be in F1”: Charles Leclerc Sets Retirement Plans With Fernando Alonso Example

Charles Leclerc reveals his F1 retirement plans by comparing himself with 42-year-old Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin contract renewal.

Yash Kotak

3 days ago

Charles Leclerc (L) and Fernando Alonso (R)

Fernando Alonso Never Intended on Leaving Aston Martin, Only the Sport

Fernando Alonso finally answers his dilemma of whether he wants to retire or remain in F1, by confirming his seat in Aston Martin.

Viren Mirpuri

3 days ago

F1 Grand Prix of Hungary

F1 Rumor: Adrian Newey Not Joining Ferrari or Aston Martin; RedBull Supercar Project Instead

Adrian Newey rumored to be involved in huge Red Bull project amidst speculations to move to Ferrari or Aston Martin.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

4 days ago

Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 Adrian Newey, Technical Director, Oracle Red Bull Racing, portrait during the Formula

Carlos Sainz Doesn’t Have the “Nerve” to Replace Fernando Alonso, Claims Ex-F1 Champion

1996 world champion candidly jokes about Carlos Sainz not having the nerve to be a replacement for Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

4 days ago

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz

Fernando Alonso Biggest Example to Kimi Antonelli, “Don’t Rush It In”: Aston Martin Ambassador Says

Viren Mirpuri

4 days ago

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Bad News for Carlos Sainz as Aston Martin Ambassador Ends His Opportunities in 4-Word Message

Fernando Alonso's new deal with Aston Martin is a bad sign for Carlos Sainz as the second seat remains occupied indefinitely.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

4 days ago

United States Grand Prix

Honda President Sparks Max Verstappen Red Bull Exit Rumors as He Reveals Loyalty to the Engine Manufacturer

Honda President hopes that he can continue the Honda Max Verstappen partnership even beyond 2025 as they switch to Aston Martin.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

4 days ago

Japanese Grand Prix

Why Did Fernando Alonso Re-Sign With Aston Martin?

Fernando Alonso re-signed with Aston Martin. But what made him take this decision especially when Red Bull & Mercedes were recruiters.

Anmol

4 days ago

Pre-Season Testing

Fernando Alonso Sends Critical Message as He Contemplated Retirement

Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin contract extension leaves a cryptic message for us to decode despite him considering retirement.

Pranay Bhagi

4 days ago

Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso Drops 5-Word Statement Closing Max Verstappen’s Door Following Extension With Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso ends chances of Max Verstappen in an Aston Martin seat as Spaniard announces contract extension with five words.

Siddharth Shirwadkar

5 days ago

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen

Frederic Vasseur and Co. Adopt “Red Bull-Styled” Upgrades as “Ferrari 2.0” Set for Imola Debut

Ferrari is going to take inspiration from Red Bull as the upgraded SF24 is set to adopt some Red Bull-styled upgrades.

Pranay Bhagi

5 days ago

Spanish Grand Prix

F1 Rumor: Christian Horner’s Adrian Newey Ties Worsen After Shocking Revelation Emerges About Latter’s Wife

Adrian Newey and Christian Horner's rift takes yet another interesting turns as new story emerges about Adrian's wife, Amanda Newey.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

5 days ago

Adrian Newey and Christian Horner

F1 Insider Exposes Lance Stroll’s Nepotistic Edge in Aston Martin That Could Sway Carlos Sainz’s Future

Carlos Sainz's potential move to partner Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin will be blocked by Lance Stroll's nepotistic edge, claims F1 Insider

Yash Kotak

6 days ago

Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll

Carlos Sainz at Audi “Bad for Formula 1”, Ex-Ferrari Boss Makes Surprising Admission on Spaniard’s Future

Former Ferrari boss says Carlos Sainz should not have to drive in a mid-field car like the Sauber in 2025 after his 2024 performances.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

6 days ago

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

“[Adrian Newey] Will Stay at Red Bull and Max [Verstappen] Will Stay”: Peter Windsor

Former Ferrari boss dissects the Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey situation at Red Bull to claim Max will stay if Newey stays with the team.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

6 days ago

F1 Grand Prix of Singapore – Practice

Christian Horner Addresses Adrian Newey’s Exit After Rumored Talks With Ferrari Reach ‘Advanced Stage’

Christian Horner opens up about whether Adrian Newey will stay with Red Bull Racing amidst new contract talks with Ferrari.

Veerendra Vikram Singh

1 week ago

F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain – Qualifying

Despite Mercedes “Sad State”, Toto Wolff Ignores 71-Year-Old F1 Expert’s Advice to Resurrect the Team

Toto Wolff ignores Ex Ferrari bosses' suggestion for an engineer to help Lewis Hamilton and Co. cope with current losses.

Viren Mirpuri

1 week ago

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F1 Rumor: Carlos Sainz to Aston Martin in 2025

Aston Martin becomes a team that is added to the list of where Australian Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz can go in 2025.

Viren Mirpuri

1 week ago

Australian Grand Prix

“Maybe They Disqualify Me From the Championship”: Fernando Alonso Refuses to Reveal His McLaren Secrets

Fernando Alonso avoids questions after allegedly giving Oscar Piastri a toe into DRS to keep George Russell away.

Viren Mirpuri

1 week ago

Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri

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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.