Aston Martin looking like “Awesome Martin” after great start
March 6, 2023 GMTWith re-branding commonplace in Formula One, this Aston Martin team might consider calling itself “Awesome Martin” after a stunning start to the season at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso showed his talent is not fading at the advanced age of 41, finishing third to give the Spanish driver a 99th career podium in his team debut.
F1: Stroll to return for Bahrain Grand Prix after injury
March 2, 2023 GMTSAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lance Stroll is set to drive for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix this week after missing Formula One preseason testing due to a wrist injury.
Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich replaced Stroll as the teammate to Fernando Alonso in testing after the Canadian's accident while training in Spain.
Drugovich with Aston Martin for F1 testing after Stroll hurt
February 21, 2023 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Formula Two champion Felipe Drugovich will drive for Aston Martin in place of the injured Lance Stroll when Formula One testing begins Thursday.
Aston Martin said Tuesday that Drugovich will start testing in the morning session Thursday in Bahrain before Stroll's teammate Fernando Alonso takes over for the afternoon.
Lance Stroll out of F1 testing after bicycle accident
February 20, 2023 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lance Stroll has been ruled out of pre-season Formula One testing this week after he was injured in a bicycle accident, the Aston Martin team said Monday.
Aston Martin said the Canadian driver was hurt while training in Spain.
Alonso says Aston Martin “will not be happy with second”
February 13, 2023 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said Monday his new Aston Martin team would “not be happy with second” as it tries to build toward a title challenge in future years.
F1 drivers criticize penalty points, seek change for 2023
November 10, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Some Formula One drivers are frustrated with the sport's penalty points system after stricter rules for this season have put them at risk of earning a race ban.
AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly is only two points short of getting a ban and said Thursday that puts him in a tough position going into this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.
F1 driver Vettel back for Australian GP after COVID recovery
March 31, 2022 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel is “fit to race” after recovering from COVID-19, the Formula One team said Thursday.
The four-time world champion will make his season debut at the Australian Grand Prix on April 10.
F1 driver Vettel keeps his seat at Aston Martin for 2022
September 16, 2021 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Sebastian Vettel will drive for Aston Martin next year after the Formula One team extended his contract by one year on Thursday.
The four-time F1 champion joined Aston Martin this season on a one-year deal after losing his seat at Ferrari, where he sealed the last of his 53 F1 wins in 2019.
Hamilton leads Bottas in 2nd practice for Austrian GP
July 2, 2021 GMTSPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Mercedes found welcome speed in the rain at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday, with Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton leading a damp second practice ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Aston Martin launches new car in return to F1 after 61 years
March 3, 2021 GMTSILVERSTONE, England (AP) — The Aston Martin team presented its new Formula One car on Wednesday, revealing a slick livery of British racing green as it returns to the series for the first time since 1960...