Aston Martin team boss Otmar Szafanauer believes the Silverstone-based outfit can make the legendary manufacturer’s name “proud from the start” this year in F1.<\/p>\n
Racing Point switched its branding over the New Year as it ushers in a new era, substituting pink for British racing green across its social media platforms and on its soon-to-be-relaunched website.<\/p>\n
“We have had almost a year to prepare and reach this moment and we can\u2019t wait to see the reaction when we finally unveil our new identity as Aston Martin Formula 1 Team,” commented Szafnauer in the revamped team’s press release.<\/p>\n
“Representing such an iconic brand is a huge privilege for every member of the team.<\/p>\n
“We have earned a well-deserved reputation for aiming beyond the horizon, so we are confident we can make the Aston Martin name proud right from the start.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s the beginning of a new journey and I can feel an extra energy in the team, with the determination to push performance more than ever.<\/p>\n
“Combined with some of the most creative minds in the industry, a true racer mentality and spirit of will that has served us so well over the years, we have every reason to be excited about the future.”<\/p>\n
\nIntroducing the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team.<\/p>\n
61 years after we last competed in @F1, Aston Martin is back on the grid in 2021.<\/p>\n
Follow @AstonMartinF1 to stay up to date with the action this year.#AstonMartinF1 pic.twitter.com\/PWzsApWjXM<\/p>\n
\u2014 Aston Martin (@astonmartin) January 1, 2021<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The Aston Martin name, which only entered a handful of Grands Prix in its history having enjoyed great success in sportscar racing, last competed in Formula 1 at the British GP at Silverstone in 1960 with Roy Salvadori and Frenchman Maurice Trintignant.<\/p>\n
“Formula 1 is an extremely powerful platform that will play a key role in Aston Martin\u2019s strategy and the company\u2019s evolutionary path,” commented team owner and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll.<\/p>\n
“It is a truly global sport with a huge audience that we believe can help further shine the brand and further increase its desirability around the world.<\/p>\n
“This is a brand that has already had tremendous success in top-tier international motorsports like the 24 Hours of Le Mans \u2013 and now we have the opportunity to write a new page in the history books.<\/p>\n
“It is an extremely exciting prospect for anyone who is a lover of the Aston Martin brand, for fans of Formula 1 and the sport itself.”<\/p>\n
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Aston Martin team boss Otmar Szafanauer believes the Silverstone-based outfit can make the legendary manufacturer’s name “proud from the start” this year in F1. Racing Point switched its branding over the New Year as it ushers in a new era, substituting pink for British racing green across its social media platforms and on its soon-to-be-relaunched … <\/p>\n