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Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
NameAston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team
BaseSilverstone, United Kingdom
PrincipalMike Krack
Technical directorDan Fallows
FounderLawrence Stroll
Debut2021 Bahrain Grand Prix
EngineMercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
ChassisAston Martin AMR24
DriversFernando Alonso, Lance Stroll
Test driversFelipe Drugovich, Stoffel Vandoorne
Websitehttps://www.astonmartinf1.com

Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team is a British Formula One constructor that competes under the historic Aston Martin marque. The team is based at the Silverstone Circuit and is owned by a consortium led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll. It represents a significant investment and rebranding of the former Racing Point F1 Team, which itself evolved from the Force India squad. The entry marked the return of the Aston Martin name as a full works team to Formula One for the first time since 1960.

History

The team's lineage can be traced to the Jordan Grand Prix team founded by Eddie Jordan in 1991. After several ownership changes, it became Midland F1 Racing in 2006, then Spyker F1 in 2007, before being purchased by a consortium led by Vijay Mallya and renamed Force India for the 2008 season. Following financial difficulties, the assets were acquired by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll in 2018 and raced as Racing Point F1 Team. In January 2020, Stroll led a significant investment in Aston Martin Lagonda and subsequently rebranded the Formula One operation for the 2021 season, coinciding with the recruitment of four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. The team achieved its first podium at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Vettel and scored a memorable double podium at the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso.

Team identity and livery

The team's visual identity is dominated by a distinctive British racing green livery, a color historically associated with Aston Martin in motorsport, most notably at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This livery replaced the Pink Panther colors used by its predecessor, Racing Point F1 Team. The cars prominently feature the logos of title partners Aramco, the Saudi petroleum and chemicals giant, and Cognizant, the American technology company. The team's headquarters at Silverstone features a new, state-of-the-art factory and wind tunnel facility, symbolizing its long-term commitment to the Formula One World Championship.

Technical operations and partnerships

The team operates as a full constructor, designing and manufacturing its chassis, such as the Aston Martin AMR24, at its Silverstone campus. A key technical partnership is with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, from which it sources its power units, gearboxes, and rear suspension assemblies under the current Formula One regulations. The team is led technically by former Red Bull Racing aerodynamics chief Dan Fallows. Other significant technical partners include Honda for the supply of official FIA power unit test beds and NetApp for data management. The construction of a new factory and wind tunnel complex is aimed at closing the performance gap to top teams like Scuderia Ferrari and Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Formula One results

The team's best championship finish to date is fifth in the Constructors' Championship, achieved in the 2023 season, where it scored eight podium finishes. Its first victory remains elusive, but it has achieved multiple pole positions and fastest laps. Notable race results include second place for Sebastian Vettel at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a string of podiums for Fernando Alonso in 2023, including at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Canadian Grand Prix, and the Dutch Grand Prix. The team competes directly with midfield rivals such as McLaren and Alpine F1 Team.

Drivers

The team's current race drivers are two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who joined from Alpine F1 Team for the 2023 season, and Lance Stroll, the son of team owner Lawrence Stroll. Past drivers for the team in its current guise include four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, who drove from 2021 to 2022 before retiring. The official reserve and test drivers are Felipe Drugovich, the 2022 FIA Formula 2 champion, and former McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne.

Leadership and personnel

The team principal is Mike Krack, a former BMW and Porsche engineer who joined in early 2022. The overall operation is owned and chaired by Lawrence Stroll, with key figures including technical director Dan Fallows and deputy technical director Eric Blandin. The management team oversees a staff of over 800 personnel based at the Silverstone facility. The team's commercial and strategic direction is heavily influenced by its partnership with Aramco and its long-term ambition to challenge for the Formula One World Championship.

Category:Formula One teams Category:Aston Martin Category:Sports in the United Kingdom