New year, new look for the newest team in F1 as Aston Martin launches the logo and teases the green color scheme for the 2021 season. The team, formerly Racing Point, will have Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll as drivers this year
Last updated: 04/21/21 11:37 AM
Aston Martin has officially started its “exciting” Formula 1 journey with the launch of a new logo and livery for the 2021 season as the rebranded team set off.
The name Racing Point is no longer represented in Formula 1 after an official change to the Aston Martin Formula 1 team on January 1st. The British luxury car brand is bringing a works team to the starting line for the first time in 60 years.
The team welcomes four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel from Ferrari to their ranks alongside Lance Stroll and wants to build on the great improvement at Racing Point and fourth place last season.
With a major rebranding comes a fresh look. Aston Martin will line up in green at the start of the new campaign currently slated for March 21 in Australia.
Her logo hinted at it while a short YouTube video teased Aston Martin’s traditional green stripes with yellow accents.
The team will unveil its F1 car and paint scheme for 2021 in February.
About the move to Aston Martin, team boss Otmar Szafnauer said: “Representing such a cult brand is a great privilege for every member of the team.
“We have earned a well-deserved reputation for pounding beyond our weight. We are therefore confident that we can make the Aston Martin name proud from the start.”
“It’s the beginning of a new journey and I can feel an extra energy in the team, with a determination to improve performance further than ever before. Combined with some of the most creative minds in the business, a true racing mindset and the can – do spirit who has served us so well over the years that we have every reason to look forward to the future. “
Racing Point drove in pink last season
Lawrence Stroll, who led an Aston Martin acquisition in 2020, added, “Formula 1 is a very powerful platform that will play a key role in Aston Martin’s overall strategy if we are to move the company forward. It is a truly global sport with a huge audience that we believe can help revitalize the brand and further increase its appeal around the world.
“This is a brand that has already achieved great success in international motorsport at the highest level such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans – and now we have the opportunity to write a new page in the history books. It is an extremely exciting prospect for everyone who does this. ” is a fan of the Aston Martin brand for fans of Formula 1 and the sport itself. “
Aston Martin will be one of 10 teams on the grid this year, but not the only team to be renamed – as Renault becomes Alpine F1.
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