Finally, Aston Martin returned to F1 this season with a bang on livery, the AMR21. One of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of 2021 has been revealed, with Aston Martin unveiling their first Formula 1 challenger in more than 60 years.
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The team formerly known as Racing Point has been rebranded over the winter after owner Lawrence Stroll took control of the Aston Martin road car business, and decided to marry the two entities on track in motorsport's top tier, more than six decades after the manufacturer last raced in F1.
The signing of Vettel is a move Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer believes could be transformative for the Silverstone-based outfit, which began life as Jordan back in 1991.
“It’s hugely exciting for everyone in the team,” he said. “In Sebastian, we have a proven four-time world champion with experience of helping teams become race-winning and championship-contending outfits. That’s why he is such an important signing for us. He brings a winning mentality and we will all undoubtedly learn a lot from him on this journey."
The team scored a victory last season – Sergio Perez's maiden wins at the Sakhir Grand Prix – alongside three other podiums on their way to fourth in the constructors' championship. But Szafnauer believes that is just the start.
“We believe we have all the ingredients in place to compete for even more podiums and hopefully victories too,” he said. “We’ve earned a well-deserved reputation for punching above our weight, so we’re confident we can do the Aston Martin name proud right from the get-go."
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-Amaan Attar
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